Ford's next generation of EVs will have Apple built into their brains
Ford is partnering with Apple to integrate Apple Maps natively into its next-generation electric vehicles, allowing for navigation without a connected iPhone. The deal also includes using Apple's road data to enhance Ford's hands-free driving technology.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in automotive software, moving from phone-projection systems to deep, native integration of third-party tech in vehicle operating systems.
Apple and Ford are working together on software systems for future vehicles. AP/Getty/Business Insider Apple Maps will be built into Ford's coming lower-cost EVs. It's big news for Android users: Drivers won't need an iPhone to use the navigation system. Apple's road data will also help Ford develop its next hands-free driving tech. Apple is moving deeper into Ford's cars. On Thursday, the companies announced that Ford will integrate Apple Maps into the next generation of its lower-cost electric vehicles, called the universal EV platform . The deal gives Apple a much larger role in Ford's next-generation electric vehicles . Their partnership has historically centered on CarPlay, the tech giant's phone-projection system. Apple's new partnership will now power built-in navigation and help inform Ford's next hands-free driving system. And there's a big change for Android users: Drivers will not need an iPhone to use Apple Maps.
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