Announcing: Tesla Superchargers + Connected Navigation

[ChasingCoral]

Doesn’t Public Charging provide a list of compatible Tesla Superchargers? And if I select a Tesla Supercharger in Public Charging, won’t it automagically be set as the destination in Connected Navigation? And won’t the car precondition en route?

Public charging only works when you are within about 50 miles. You can only use it while moving with the latest updates. No, the car won’t precondition en route. The location gets passed but Connected Navigation won’t know it’s a charger.

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[CHILINMATRIX]

Hi Mustang Mach-E owners,

We’re excited to announce that compatible Tesla Superchargers are coming to Connected Navigation! This feature will be available from the factory for the 2025 Mustang Mach-E.

Here’s how it will work:

Adapter Needed

To charge at Tesla Superchargers, you’ll need a Fast Charging Adapter.
Now when you start a route in Connected Navigation, you will see a new toggle: Fast Charging Adapter needed.

If you don’t have an adapter, or don’t have it with you, turning this toggle off will remove stations that require an adapter from route plans and the charger search view. To restore Tesla Superchargers to route plans and charger searches, toggle it back on.

To learn more about charging with adapters, please visit ford.com/fastchargingadapter

To purchase a Fast Charging Adapter when available, please visit go.ford/fordadapter

Routing With Tesla Superchargers

When starting a route to a destination, Connected Navigation will automatically calculate if charging is required. If the Fast Charging Adapter needed toggle is enabled, Connected Navigation will choose from all DC Fast Chargers, including compatible Tesla Superchargers and other fast chargers which require an adapter.

When a station is added to your route plan, charge stops will have a unique icon to indicate which stops require an adapter:

Stations which require an adapter will be noted with an image of the NACS plug:

Stations which do not require an adapter will be noted with a blue charging station:

Finding Superchargers Manually

To locate chargers manually, tap Where to? and then tap Chargers.

Compatible Tesla Superchargers are all Ultra Fast (120+ kW), so to find them easier, tap the Ultra Fast filter. They will appear in the list display:

If Tesla Superchargers don’t appear, make sure the Fast Charging Adapter needed toggle is on by searching for a destination and confirming the status of the toggle.

Note that you can also use Connected Navigation to find chargers in another location, or only ahead of you along your active route. To change where you’re looking at chargers, tap the Search Near menu at the top of the screen and choose from the available options:

• My Current Location – Find the chargers closest to your location, in any direction
• My Destination – Find chargers near the destination of your active route
• My Active Route – Find chargers that are ahead of you along your active route
• Another Location – Search for chargers anywhere.

Incompatible Chargers

Not all Tesla Superchargers are open to non-Tesla vehicles. When you enter a destination Connected Navigation will only include stations that are open to Ford vehicles in your route plan. However, to provide a complete listing of all charging stations, stations that are incompatible are listed when manually viewing chargers unless the Available and Open filter is selected. These stations will appear accompanied by a symbol.

If you manually select these chargers, you may see a warning message appear notifying you that you have selected an incompatible station. If you aren’t expecting to see this message, select Cancel Route and choose another charger.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do I need to use Connected Navigation? Can I use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to find Tesla Superchargers?
Connected Navigation is one option to find Tesla Superchargers. Android users can also use Google Maps EV Routing for Android Auto to find Superchargers. For Apple CarPlay users, Apple Maps will soon add Tesla Supercharger support.

Does Connected Navigation precondition my battery for fast charging?
Yes, Connected Navigation will precondition your vehicle’s battery when heading to a known fast charger. For more on preconditioning visit go.ford/evroadtrip

How do I pay for charging at Tesla Superchargers?
Compatible Tesla Superchargers are part of the BlueOval Charge Network feature Plug & Charge, so simply plugging in your vehicle is all it takes – your BlueOval Charge Network account will be automatically used for payment. And like all networks within the BlueOval Charge Network, you can also use the FordPass® app to pay for charging.

Is there a cost to use Connected Navigation?
Connected Navigation is a connected service with a complimentary 3-year trial included for electric vehicles.

• For 2025 MY Mustang Mach-E, Connected Navigation will be available via the paid Connectivity Package after the expiration of the 3-year trial.
• For prior model year Mustang Mach-E, Connected Navigation/Connected Built-In Navigation (as equipped) is available as a standalone paid subscription after the expiration of the 3-year trial

Thank you and happy charging!

Robert and Brian

 

[CHILINMATRIX]

What is the point of this navigator? It is the worst I have ever tried in my life. It is useless. Cars that are less expensive have better navigators than those in the Mach E. Invest more in the software of this vehicle because the truth is it is embarrassing.

 

[Maui]

So if your subscription to nav expires are you no longer able to precondition?

 

[CHILINMATRIX]

So if your subscription to nav expires are you no longer able to precondition?

????? It is a new 2024 vehicle with a new package.

 

[Sikkun]

Public charging only works when you are within about 50 miles. You can only use it while moving with the latest updates. No, the car won’t precondition en route. The location gets passed but Connected Navigation won’t know it’s a charger.

You can use the search function to find chargers further away. Now it just punts them over to navigation and won’t precondition for Tesla currently.

But the search function in Public Charging has been the easiest way for me to enter in chargers I’ve already picked from planning on ABRP.

 

[Feliks]

Hi,

Human Brian here, not AI

The information we have shared is to serve as a master how-to for reference for 2025MY owners - providing proactive information that is helpful. We will announce more about software updates when they become available.

Thanks for all the engagement on this topic and stay tuned for more updates!

-Human Brian (not AI) from Ford

Thanks Human Brian (new AI) from Ford,

Is there any context behind "when they become available"? That is, if it's included in the 2025 model year out of the box, then the data is in the database already and the software exists. Why would there be significant lag to making updates for previous model years.

Feliks.

 

[HuntingPudel]

Sounds like something AI would say!

That’s one of the many benefits of being a PI (Poodle Intelligence). Hard to mistake for AI.

 

[music_cities]

Hi,

Human Brian here, not AI

The information we have shared is to serve as a master how-to for reference for 2025MY owners - providing proactive information that is helpful. We will announce more about software updates when they become available.

Thanks for all the engagement on this topic and stay tuned for more updates!

-Human Brian (not AI) from Ford

Thank you human Brian, looking forward to this OTA the most. I really love connected navigation,
and don't want to use Apple Maps or Google Maps for my long trips that require charging.

(Although Apple Maps is super handy for short trips, e.g. "hey siri, directions to my friend Sarah's house")

 

[music_cities]

What is the point of this navigator? It is the worst I have ever tried in my life. It is useless. Cars that are less expensive have better navigators than those in the Mach E. Invest more in the software of this vehicle because the truth is it is embarrassing.

Hmm, I like the connected navigation. I like the interface and the way it works. I don't think it should try to compete with Apple Maps or Google Maps, nor Waze. It should be simpler than those, focused as it is on routes and charging, and "up ahead".

There are two things I want though: 1) Tesla Supercharging that's currently promised, and 2) ability to plan routes on the app or website, that was taken away.

 

[silverelan]

you're welcome everybody!

https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/how-can-i-know-my-hvb-is-pre-conditioning.42397/post-914705

 

[TheSteelRider]

Howdy Folks,

I find the wording a little ambiguous. Is this feature available for ALL Mach-Es that have connected navigation, or just MY2025? Some parts imply it is for all, and others like is a new feature for the new model year. Also, I thought Ford added Tesla chargers to connected navigation last year, when the started to ship th NACs adapter? Thanks in advance for your answers

Rich S.

Oh, it's definitely Coming Soon (™) to all Mach E's.

 

[Wallie]

Thanks Human Brian (new AI) from Ford,

Is there any context behind "when they become available"? That is, if it's included in the 2025 model year out of the box, then the data is in the database already and the software exists. Why would there be significant lag to making updates for previous model years.

Feliks.

They are still developing the business model..

 

[Ezzelin]

So if your subscription to nav expires are you no longer able to precondition?

If you use Google Maps with Android Auto and navigate to a DCFC, it will also precondition, regardless of connected navigation. It also already has the adapter setting and Tesla stations.

 

[RmP]

Now to get that adapter or be able to order one.

Buy one from A2Z or else die waiting from Ford

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