F-150 LIGHTNING ROADTRIP: I TRUSTED APPLE MAPS HERE’S WHAT WENT WRONG!

EV Channels Review

The reviewer tested Apple Maps' EV routing on a road trip in a Ford F-150 Lightning, finding it overly conservative and frustrating for experienced EV drivers. While the navigation prevented range anxiety by planning frequent, longer-than-necessary charging stops and maintaining high state-of-charge targets, it led to a significantly longer travel time (12 hours for under 600 miles) and inefficient routing. The lack of user control over route adjustments or charging stop details was a major drawback. For new EV drivers, Apple Maps might offer confidence, but experienced users would likely find it annoying. The reviewer suggests that Android Auto with Google Maps or A Better Routeplanner are superior alternatives, while the F-150 Lightning's native navigation is best suited for towing. Ultimately, the F-150 Lightning is praised as a capable road trip vehicle, but its navigation system, and particularly Apple Maps' implementation for EVs, falls short of ideal.