Apple is preparing to make a significant improvement in the Apple Map’s electric vehicle (home) routing system, which is offered via Carplay with the iOS 18.4 update. Currently, this feature works limited to Ford Mustang Mach-E, Ford F-150 Lightning and Porsche Taycan models and can only direct the CCS (Combined Charging System) charging stations. However, with the new update, the Apple Map will now support Tesla Supercharger stations, thus accessing a wider charging network for Ford’s electric vehicle owners.
The current system analyzes the vehicle’s charging level and route to determine the most suitable charging stops. However, although Ford began to support NACS (North American Charging Standard) adapters to access the Tesla Supercharger charging network last year, Apple Map suggested only CCS charging stations to date. This meant that Ford users could not reach Tesla’s large super charging network via Apple maps.
Apple was prepared to remove this restriction with iOS 18.4, with new codes discovered by developers. Developer Aaron Perris, who examined the iOS 18.4 beta 2 version, found that the update gives the Apple Map the ability to realize that certain vehicles can use Tesla’s NACS charging stations.
With this change, the Apple Map will show a warning to Ford users while directing Tesla Supercharger stations. For example, a notification such as tesla Tesla NACS adapter is required for this route ”will be provided to guide the compatible vehicles to these charging points. Thus, while misleading is prevented, it will be possible for home users to access more charging options.
The feature is not completely activated for now. However, it is expected to be tested in the following beta versions and presented to users. Apple can also offer drivers via Carplay to inform the drivers the option to inform them if they have a NACS adapter. This is thought to be an important step in terms of efficient operation of the system.
Apple Map’s electric vehicle guidance feature not only shows the drivers the nearest charging stations, but also determines the most appropriate charging points by considering the battery level, weather, slope changes, the intensity of the charging station and the road condition.
For example, when a driver’s charge drops to 20 percent, it determines the most efficient charging points on the route and minimizes unnecessary pauses during driving. At the same time, it shows the charging time and the occupancy rates of existing stations, allowing users to make a better planning.
This update is very important for electric vehicle users. Ford’s access to Tesla Supercharger network means thousands of additional charging points throughout the USA. The adaptation of the Apple Map to this development will expand the charging options offered by brands such as Ford and Porsche.