Ford to embed Apple Maps natively in new EV platform starting with 2027 pickup

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Ford has announced it will integrate Apple Maps directly into its Universal Electric Vehicle Platform, launching first with a $30,000 midsize pickup truck in 2027. The built-in system will offer turn-by-turn navigation, real-time traffic updates, natural language search, and EV-specific routing with battery preconditioning. Notably, drivers will not need an iPhone to access Apple Maps, as it will be natively embedded in the vehicle. Ford also confirmed that CarPlay support will still be available for those who prefer it.

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