CAR APPS - VOLKSWAGEN VS CHEVY

EV Channels Review

This video provides a detailed comparison of the Volkswagen Car-Net app and the Chevrolet MyChevy app, focusing on their features and user experience for electric vehicle owners. The Car-Net app for the ID.4 is praised for its ability to remotely control climate settings, including defrost, and manage battery charging (setting charge limits). However, a significant drawback is the lack of visual confirmation that the climate control has activated and the inability to directly route to charging stations within the car's navigation system, requiring the use of external apps like Google Maps or Apple Maps. The app also suffers from a cumbersome login process with multiple steps. The MyChevy app, while lacking the ability to set specific temperatures or state of charge for pre-conditioning, excels in other areas. It offers remote lock/unlock, alarm activation, and crucially, integrates charging station data from PlugShare and allows direct activation of chargers via EVgo and ChargePoint networks. Its route planning feature, though with some UX quirks, is deemed more robust than the Car-Net app's. The video highlights GM's significant improvements to the MyChevy app over time, making it a strong contender despite its limitations in pre-conditioning customization. Ultimately, the MyChevy app is presented as having more comprehensive charging and remote control features, while Car-Net offers better customization for climate and charging management.