Android Auto getting EV battery information integrated into Google Maps (starting w/ Lightning)

[hajalie24]

Mine is showing up now on my personal phone too. Lots more reports on reddit too. As I said before, seems accurate, and I drive a little harsh haha

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[TaxmanHog]

Looking forward to testing this and it's impact on Google Maps and route planning with ending SOC value.

Android Auto update on my S24U this evening
now version 12.9.643854-release

 

[TaxmanHog]

To me it seemed like the latest Ford OTA update (not AA) was related. I stopped for dinner during a long trip Thursday, and when I returned to my truck it notified me that the latest update had been installed (10.1.0 - Karaoke and Public Charging). Right away I noticed that my navigation (Google Maps through AA) was showing an estimated SOC for my next stop, something I did not have before dinner.

I found that SOC estimate to be just a tad conservative (good!), and really useful during the trip. It was low by approx. 1% per 40 miles, and would update during the trip. The estimate increased real-time during DCFC charging, so I could tell when I had enough to get to the next destination.

Google Maps Navigation also tried to route me to public chargers (incl. Tesla Superchargers) if the next destination was too far for current SOC.

This update (whether Ford s/w, or AA, or both) greatly simplified a multiple-charge trip!

FYI, I'm on the same AA version (12.8.643614-release) and have the same settings TaxmanHog reported above.

The key is to get Karaoke update, which I don't have yet.

 

[davehu]

Looking forward to testing this and it's impact on Google Maps and route planning with ending SOC value.

Android Auto update on my S24U this evening
now version 12.9.643854-release

I have the same.

 

[Tfarrell73]

Got AA 12.9 this morning. It did not show tesla chargers at first. It didn't pick up the Tesla adapter from my google vehicle profile. Had to go into plug type filter on truck screen and choose NACS adapter. Just need 10.1 now

 

[tnugentfl]

Got AA 12.9 this morning. It did not show tesla chargers at first. It didn't pick up the Tesla adapter from my google vehicle profile. Had to go into plug type filter on truck screen and choose NACS adapter. Just need 10.1 now

Where on the truck screen. Only filter I can find is in vehicle type in Google maps and it isn't choosing superchargers.

 

[TaxmanHog]

Where on the truck screen. Only filter I can find is in vehicle type in Google maps and it isn't choosing superchargers.

Click on the GEAR icon, IIRC there is a customization here.

 

[tnugentfl]

Click on the GEAR icon, IIRC there is a customization here.

I would think so as well but I sure can't find it.

 

[TaxmanHog]

I would think so as well but I sure can't find it.

OK, it may be deeper into the "Charging locations" sub menu in Google maps route planning and inserting a waypoint on a route being created. Do this on the Sync screen projection of AA Google Maps, within that process I recall seeing a function/gear to edit the types of charge (fast / slow & providers, J1772, CCS/Combo & NACS)

 

[Tfarrell73]

I believe it was under charging locations, then filter, plug type then a box to choose nacs adapter. I will verify tomorrow if you can't find

 

[TaxmanHog]

I believe it was under charging locations, then filter, plug type then a box to choose nacs adapter. I will verify tomorrow if you can't find

I think your recollection is accurate.
Sunday is Harley day and it's gonna be a warm one, I'm not driving the truck until Monday.

 

[tnugentfl]

Thank you, guys! I found it. I had to navigate to a supercharger instead of a destination, and then I could adjust the plug type. The setting in Google maps is apparently useless. Works great now.

 

[Tfarrell73]

Multiple ways to get there, but you need to check box next to nacs adapter

 

[mb0220]

The key is to get Karaoke update, which I don't have yet.

What is that icon with the number 1 in the circle?

 

[TaxmanHog]

What is that icon with the number 1 in the circle?

I'm not certain, I'll recreate this and see if it's a footnote or something along those lines , ie. YMMV ?

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