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Porsche introduces support for Apple Maps EV routing in the US

Porsche Taycan owners can now use Apple Maps EV Routing to plan their journey.
By Liam McLoughlin May 31, 2023 Read time: 2 mins
Available for US-based Taycan models, Apple Maps EV Routing now incorporates EV charger routing directly within Apple CarPlay. Photo: Porsche

In conjunction with Apple, Porsche Digital has provided the option for US-based customers to navigate and route-plan using Apple Maps within Apple CarPlay. That means drivers no longer need to exit the CarPlay ecosystem to plot a route that includes charging stops. 

Every Taycan comes equipped with the Porsche Charging Planner, which optimises stops based on anticipated state of charge (SOC) upon arrival, traffic conditions, and average speed. However, because drivers interact with their vehicles in numerous ways, including Apple Maps EV Routing offers more choice in configuring a journey.

“We’ve listened to our customers, and they appreciate flexibility,” says Steffen Haug, managing director, Porsche Digital. “This integration with a product that they are already familiar with gives more options and confidence in how they use their Taycan, both in day-to-day activities and on longer road trips.”
Apple Maps EV routing uses real-time vehicle information to help customers navigate to their destination, recommending charging stops when needed. By analysing elevation changes along the route and other factors, Apple Maps identifies appropriate charging stations along the way. If a customer drives until the charge gets too low, they are offered a route to the nearest compatible charging station.

Apple Maps EV routing will be available for US-based Taycan owners that have the latest My Porsche app on their iPhone. 

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