This is happening in the 2023 MY
And likely impossible for 2022 MY due to necessary hardware changes.
I think this is one of the most important software features that needs added. I guess it hides the mess many chargers are in right now but it is critical to know what you are getting into car to plan stops especially since the charge rate changes as the battery hits different percentage levels.
Realistically, this is why API access is so critical. Third parties can make apps that work with the API and Tesla does not have to do anything other than provide access to the API. That is free "work" for them.
I am asking for the SW upgrade/feature, as I have not read that there is a need, nor a plan to upgrade the MY2023 HW, and am assuming it is the same a MY2022 (but OS change not possible OTA). Can you point to a source for this HW change?
No source - just guessing that they would likely have a different chipset for Android Automotive.
One would assume so, however, with MY2023 production starting soonish, they would have to change it back while still sorting the SW (assuming it is not done in time). Seems high risk, and much easier to just use the same HW.
You nailed it - Ford needs to expose or create the API. I've reached out to the owner/developer of both Teslafi and Teslamate and neither want anything to do with Ford at this point. Truly they've noted there isn't enough demand to make their time worth it.
https://9to5google.com/2022/04/26/ford-android-automotive-delay-2023/
I saw this as well, and don't undertsand why, assuming the same HW, hence the ask. Maybe it will require a trip to the dealer, and Ford does not want to pay for it?
Yeah I get that, it is why I was thinking someone like Teslafi who is well established with 18K users would have GUI and Web that might be easily migrated to a new platform, just tap into the API, or what there is of an API today. Use their established platform to Ford and then grow from there. That is how they got their start with Tesla. This was a small side venture for these guys when they started. However still very small - but 18K users at $50/year they've got quite a nice business started. I was just hoping they were ready to expand.
If they say the 2022 isn’t able to upgrade to it, I’d assume it may not exactly be the same hw. Doesn’t really matter if it is or isn’t. Then it might not be a visit to the dealer to get it installed either because Ford says it isn’t supported. Apple doesn’t want me installing MacOS on hardware they didn’t create, even if it can be installed on generic pc parts and work. That could be in the partnership Google and Ford have. Not having android auto for 2022 isn’t a concern enough for me to consider why it is or isn’t able to install or not. I’m sure if there’s a way to get it installed someone will jailbreak it at the expense of their warranty or support. Would need to wait to have an actual truck with the hardware and software. Really just speculation until then.
True! It really is software!
