One of the standout features of CarPlay is Apple Maps EV routing, which allows drivers to effortlessly plan their journeys with designated charging stops included.
Recently, it appears that iOS 18.4 is set to tackle one of the primary drawbacks of Apple Maps EV routing…
I’ve highlighted this limitation several times throughout the year. Currently, Apple Maps EV routing supports three vehicles: the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Ford F-150 Lightning, and the Porsche Taycan. Last year, Ford commenced shipping adapters enabling Mach-E and Lightning owners to utilize Tesla Superchargers, which are equipped with the NACS connector.
However, Apple Maps has yet to be updated to reflect this enhancement. Consequently, EV routing on Apple Maps directs Mach-E and Lightning users solely to CCS charging stations, neglecting their ability to charge at NACS stations as well.
In January, Ford took steps to rectify this by announcing that Tesla Supercharger locations would be incorporated into Apple Maps EV routing.
Today, Apple released the second beta of iOS 18.4 for developers. Within this beta, Aaron Perris has found indications that Apple is addressing this issue.
The code identified in iOS 18.4 indicates that Apple Maps EV routing will recognize which vehicles can utilize Tesla NACS stations. When mapping a route, Apple Maps may present notifications such as: “You need to use a charging adapter on this route” and “Tesla NACS Adapter Required.”
This feature isn’t currently activated, but it’s anticipated to be enabled in a forthcoming iOS 18.4 beta. There will likely be a method for drivers to inform Apple Maps of their adapter for route planning purposes. We’ll need to wait for the official launch of the feature for confirmation.
The public release of iOS 18.4 is slated for April. As mentioned before, this update will also enhance the CarPlay layout by adding an additional row of apps on the home screen for select vehicles.
To recap, Apple Maps EV routing assists in trip planning by automatically integrating necessary charging stops throughout your journey. It evaluates your vehicle’s charge level and various factors to identify the best time and duration for charging, including charger availability, speed, elevation changes, and your driving speed.
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