Best CarPlay App For Electric Vehicle Owners

Now more and more EV special applications are available for CarPlay. (photo: x @prezzipazzeschi)

JAKARTA - Along with the growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), more and more special EVs are available for CarPlay. These applications are designed to improve EV driving experiences, including planning travel, finding charging stations, and more.

The following is a list of CarPlay applications that must be owned by every EV owner.

EVs that support CarPlay Most electric vehicles on the market today already support Apple's CarPlay platform, such as Ford Mustang Mach-E, Volkswagen ID.4, Kia EV6, Badminton Bolt, and many more. However, some striking exceptions are Tesla and Rivian, who have yet to support CarPlay and have yet to show plans to do so. General Motors (GM) will also stop supporting CarPlay on its electric vehicles starting in 2024.

Best EV App For CarPlay

Apple MapsApple Maps offers special EV features, such as routes that include stops for charging. Users can view real-time information about the availability of chargers at certain stations, such as the number of slots available and currently in use. However, this feature is currently only available on specific models such as Ford Mustang Mach-E and Porsche Taycan.

Google Maps Although not as comprehensive as Apple Maps in terms of special EV features, Google Maps still offers manual charging station searches with information such as connector types and charging speeds. The app also has the most efficient route options for electric vehicles.

WazeWave provides a charging station search option along the travel route, although its features are still inadequate compared to other applications. Waze is recommended as a major navigation app companion to find the nearest station.

A Better Route Planner (ABBRP) ABRP is a state-of-the-art route planning application for EV owners. Users can select vehicle models, determine destinations, and receive complete travel plans with charging stops and time estimates. With a monthly subscription, the app gives full control over user routes.

Electrify America This application makes it easier for users to find Electrify America's charging stations with information such as charging speeds, connector types, and costs. Users can also select certain slots and start charging directly via CarPlay.

ChargePoint Similar to Electrify America, ChargePoint provides information on its charging network, including the availability of chargers, the nearest station search feature, and the ability to start charging sessions via CarPlay.

PlugShareAs an aggregator platform for charging stations, PlugShare covers various types of chargers in various locations. This application provides detailed information about the number of slots, plug types, and reviews from other users.

SpotHeroSpotHero allows users to find parking lots equipped with EV charging stations, very useful for users who need charging when parking at certain locations.

With the increasing number of EV applications supporting CarPlay, the experience of driving by electric vehicles becomes more practical and comfortable.