Good App but still debatable

I have subscribed and connected it to an OBD for real-time SOC updates. It can be a bit wonky at times, but overall it works.

I used the app for my 1 way Kerala trip.

Pros:

• Reliable charging stations along the route

• Charging stations based on SOC

• Navigation routes (debatable)

Cons:

• The navigation doesn’t seem to factor in 4-wheeler compatibility. At 1 point it took me through a farm with a nice view, but the road was extremely narrow even though there was a much better road available.

• The ETA is way off. It kept showing travel times that were 2–3 hours shorter than what it actually took. Seems like traffic, terrain or something else isn’t being factored. Something is really wrong here.

• The navigation itself. Wow!!!. I missed a turn to a charging station, and ABRP literally took me into someone’s backyard and expected me to drive through their house. That’s when I switched to another navigation app.

Overall:
This app has potential, at least until OEMs come up with a mapping system like Tesla.

The biggest plus was the reliable charging station suggestions. Most of my trip was ad hoc, and ABRP took away some of the range anxiety with the charging stations.

That said, I still had to switch to another navigation app for the actual driving directions and have ABRP in the background for SOC monitoring and charging suggestions, especially on the return trip.

Right now, it’s a good companion app. But considering it’s a paid subscription and also relies on an OBD for the best experience, I expect the navigation to be much better.

So it’s a 50-50 for me. I am still rooting for ABRP because I really like what it’s trying to do, but the navigation needs to catch up.