EV BUILT-IN ROUTE PLANNER ROAD TRIP RACE: FOLLOW EXACTLY WHERE THE CAR SAYS TO CHARGE

EV Channels Review

This "Race to Vegas" episode shifts focus from driver skill to the accuracy and efficiency of in-car route planners. The Tesla Model Y, with its established and robust navigation system, is expected to perform well. The Volkswagen ID.4 impresses with its fast route calculation and ability to automatically precondition the battery, though its initial routing takes an unexpected detour. The Honda Prologue and Chevy Blazer EV, sharing similar Google-based software, present a wildcard, with the Prologue's planner being quick but lacking detailed customization. The Hyundai Ioniq 5's planner is noted as a potential weakness, despite the car's fast charging capabilities. The video highlights the critical importance of software in the EV experience, especially for new drivers, and sets up an intriguing competition where navigation systems are put to the ultimate test on an 800-mile journey.