YOUR EV ROUTE PLANNING DOESN'T HAVE TO BE TERRIBLE: A BETTER ROUTE PLANNER SETUP AND APP TOUR

EV Channels Review

This video provides a comprehensive setup guide for 'A Better Route Planner' (ABRP) app, integrating it with a Kia EV6 via an OBD2 dongle. The host highlights the significant shortcomings of the Kia's built-in navigation, particularly its inefficient routing and inability to charge below 20% state of charge. The tutorial demonstrates how to connect the OBD2 dongle (specifically the iCar Pro with BLE for iOS users) and configure ABRP's premium features, including real-time weather, charger availability, and personalized consumption based on driving habits. While ABRP offers superior routing and planning capabilities compared to the native system, the reviewer notes a minor drawback: occasional convoluted navigation instructions within the app itself. Overall, the video effectively showcases ABRP as a powerful and necessary tool for EV owners frustrated with inadequate built-in route planning.