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Robert Hayes
10.03.25

NACS Fast Charger Routing now Available for Ford Customers via Apple Maps in CarPlay

When Ford electric vehicle customers are on-the-go, our goal is to make their charging experience simple, from when they enter their destination to plan their route, to when they complete their charge session.

Starting today, when Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning customers using Apple Maps EV Routing in CarPlay plan a trip and need a charge, they’ll be able to automatically be routed to a North American Charging Standard (NACS) fast charging station, such as a compatible Tesla Supercharger along the way. There is no software update required for your vehicle – the capability is available now with CarPlay and iPhone running iOS 17 and later.

Apple Maps EV Routing in CarPlay allows drivers to input their route and can view the estimated battery level they will have when they get to a destination, as well as suggested charging stations along the way if charging is needed. Previously, Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning drivers would have to manually open another app, then enter a NACS fast charger as a destination to have it added to their route. Now, with the Apple Maps EV Routing and NACS fast charger integration, the experience will be more seamless.

To experience the new feature, drivers will need to indicate their charging network preference in Apple Maps Settings to be a NACS fast charging station, such as compatible Tesla Superchargers. And, make sure they have their Fast Charging Adapter compatible with NACS fast chargers! Drivers can purchase their own Fast Charging Adapter here.

Ford was the first automaker to announce and make the Tesla Supercharger network available to their customers and continues to improve the electric vehicle ownership experience!

Details are below on how to use Apple Maps EV Routing.

How to Use Apple Maps EV Routing in CarPlay:

  • Connect your Apple iPhone to CarPlay.
  • Open Apple Maps, go to Settings and confirm your preferred charging network(s) – make sure you select a NACS fast charging station, such as Tesla Supercharger. You only have to do this once.
  • Enter a destination.
  • Apple Maps will then calculate the estimated state of charge you will have when you get to a destination.
  • If a charge is required, depending on the fastest route, it will automatically route you to a NACS fast charging station.1

Robert Hayes manages the public charging customer experience at Ford.

1 When a route is started that includes Tesla Superchargers, drivers may see a warning that the route requires a Fast Charging Adapter (NACS) – drivers should make sure to have it with them to use. Battery preconditioning when enroute to a charger is not available for Apple Maps EV Routing.