Ford integrates Apple Maps into its EV platform, passing over Google

Ford is integrating Apple Maps directly into its Universal Electric Vehicle platform via the MapKit for Automotive SDK, without requiring an iPhone connection. The first model will be the mid-size Ford Fathom EV at around $30,000, launching in 2027.

• Apple Maps built into UEV via MapKit for Automotive SDK
• First model is Ford Fathom at ~$30,000, launching in 2027
• Navigation accounts for charging and pre-warms the battery
• CarPlay and Android Auto remain as alternatives