Your Ford vehicle could be getting a big Android Auto upgrade
 

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• Google and Ford are releasing a major upgrade to the Android Auto experience in Ford EVs.
• This upgrade brings features like integrating battery level estimates and NACS chargers in Google Maps and battery preconditioning for faster charging.
• For now, these updates are rolling out on the Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning.

Ford and Google are launching new Android Auto features aimed at making road trips smoother and more convenient for Ford’s Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning drivers. As part of this collaboration, Ford’s electric vehicle owners will soon have access to smarter navigation tools for managing charging stops and tracking battery levels through Google Maps on Android Auto. (h/t: 9to5Google)

While Ford and Google initially announced these updates at CES 2024, Ford’s Anthony Phillips recently confirmed that they’re finally rolling out, tailored to Ford’s Android Auto-enabled vehicles. For now, these improvements are focused on Ford’s electric truck and SUV, with the possibility of expanding to other models later.




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