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The App allows us to select a minimum level of charge upon arrival at a charging station and my understanding is that the navigation system will determine charging stops from this setting and with Enode data, update charging stops as we go. On my extended road trip yesterday, the system displayed charge level at the next charging stop lower than my set point of 20%, however the navigation system didn't update to show a closer charging station. I feel this could result in running out of power in between charging stops (which could result from weather changes such as changing head winds).

Should the Premium version update charging stations as we drive if the navigation systems reaches an estimated charge level below the set point? If so, what settings do I make to ensure this functions?

Where does this happen?
ABRP version number (found at bottom of settings menu)
Posted by ABRP User #2707467 ·
Status: Awaiting Clarification2 comments

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  • ABRP User #2707467

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    Aug 22

    Hi Linda. I am aware of the setting and have chosen 20% as my default.

    However, the concern I have is that the app doesn't adjust along the route. For clarity, it is my understanding that with Enode active, the app uses real time vehicle data to update the route planning to the real world state; based on this and knowing the app has charging station locations, if real world situations occur that don't allow me to arrive at the originally planned charging station with at least 20%, the app should adjust and replace the charging station that was originally planned to one that is closer to my current location.

    This occured on my recent trip and could have been a result of;

    1. Being stopped due to road closure that lasted 45 mins (and used battery to keep the cabin cool).

    2. Head winds

    3. Higher use of Air Conditioning due to hot weather.

    My point is that ABRP promotes "Real Time Charger Availability in Plans", "Optimal Route Calculation" " "Adaptive Consumption Profiles" and "Vehicle Live Data" and other automated functions to prevent running out of electricity due to on route conditions, however that did not occur during my route and I was left with live updates showing I was dangerously close to running out before I reached the charging station.

    I hope I provide clarity that enables you to determine if app programming requires changes.

    Thanks,

    Monty

  • Linda ABRP

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    Aug 21

    Hi

    This percent depends on the route and the availability of chargers. You can set it to a higher percent to be sure to get at least 20% when arriving at a charger.