Ford says its next wave of EVs will come with Apple Maps built right into the vehicle starting in 2027. First up is a midsize electric pickup built on Ford’s Universal EV (UEV) platform, with a target price of around $30,000.
So you won’t be limited to mirroring Apple CarPlay from your iPhone. Ford says the truck will use Apple’s MapKit for Automotive SDK to run Apple Maps natively, including turn-by-turn directions, live traffic, battery-aware routing, charging-stop suggestions, and battery preconditioning ahead of fast-charging stops.
Ford also says Apple’s road-level mapping data will feed into BlueCruise, aiming for a smoother hands-free highway drive from on-ramp to off-ramp. At the same time, Ford’s Latitude team, about 600 people in all, is working on the company’s next automated-driving stack.
For Apple Maps users who’ve been waiting for a cheaper EV, this could be an appealing one when it shows up. Ford says the Universal EV platform reduces manufacturing complexity and cost, supports global markets and right-hand-drive models, and could give the company a better shot at reaching mainstream buyers.
According to Ford, the new setup will debut in that 2027 pickup. The truck is also expected to deliver about 300 miles of range, include a North American Charging Standard (NACS) port for access to Tesla Superchargers, and keep Apple CarPlay alongside the built-in Apple Maps experience.
Author: Chema Carvajal Sarabia
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