Electric vehicle charging network ChargePoint today announced integration with CarPlay, which adds new EV charging data to CarPlay-compatible cars. Drivers can look up nearby chargers, check station status, start a session, get directions to the nearest station, and more.
For convenience, there are filters that will sort stations based on the speed of the charger, cost, availability, and plug type. The CarPlay app also provides access to a list of favorite charging spots and a join waitlist option when stations are full.
To access the new ChargePoint functionality, vehicle owners will need a device updated to iOS 14 or above in a CarPlay vehicle along with the ChargePoint app, which, when connected, will provide charging information on the in-car infotainment system.
ChargePoint is also available through a new ChargePoint widget in the Today View for iPhone that lets drivers locate nearby stations and check real-time charging status, plus it is available on the Apple Watch.
Thursday October 1, 2026 3:08 pm PDT by Joe Rossignol
Twelve South, a well-known accessory maker for Apple products, has released a new AirFly Drive accessory that turns wired CarPlay into wireless CarPlay.
AirFly Drive uses Wi-Fi to establish a connection between your iPhone and vehicle, eliminating the need to use a USB-C cable for CarPlay.
Priced at $39.99 in the U.S., the AirFly Drive plugs into a USB data port in your vehicle. The...
Wednesday October 14, 2026 9:03 am PDT by Joe Rossignol
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Monday October 19, 2026 9:37 am PDT by Joe Rossignol
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The long-rumored "iPhone Ultra" ended up being named iPhone Duo, so speculation that Apple...
CarPlay need charger system integration for all EV chargers, not just ChargePoint. Everything from electrify America, EVgo, and all level 3 chargers. They all need to talk to each other as a system as well as the car so you can painlessly navigate long distance and be automatically routed the same way Tesla superchargers are integrated into the nav system. Makes long distance travel seamless.
I want the PlugShare app on CarPlay for a start. But as long as every charging network is going to have their own app, they all need to get their apps into CarPlay.
Do most EVs support CarPlay/android auto? My only experience is with Tesla and they use their own infotainment system. Rivian is another company that comes to mind that is very exciting. I don't think they will support CarPlay. I guess my question is, how many EVs are using CarPlay? Bolt, Leaf?
Do most EVs support CarPlay/android auto? My only experience is with Tesla and they use their own infotainment system. Rivian is another company that comes to mind that is very exciting. I don't think they will support CarPlay. I guess my question is, how many EVs are using CarPlay? Bolt, Leaf?
Other than Tesla, most newish EVs support CarPlay/AA.
Noticed this last night. Its a great start. Would love to see Electrify America, EVgo, and PlugShare follow suit. CarPlay is getting super useful. Just integrated my garage door into HomeKit and now when I drive up, I get a control on the screen to open my garage. Great stuff.
Totally agree. This is a good start though. As a ChargePoint customer I'm happy to see this integration done! The next step is further integration with the EV control system and CarPlay. I suspect Apple and others are working on an API through which EV data can be accessed while still in CarPlay, allowing for Tesla-like features that can inform when you need to charge next, and where, etc.
I'm seeing more chargepoint level 3 fast chargers on road stops. They're excellent using CCS and chaedemo. It seems like theyre investing more on infrastructure.
Apple's first foldable iPhone, with a book-style design featuring a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner display with a minimal crease down the middle.
