Reminder to activate battery pre-conditioning
Reminder to activate battery pre-conditioning before next DC fast-charging stop
Many EVs only start battery pre-conditioning when the car’s own navigation is set to a DC fast charger, sometimes you can also activate pre-conditioning manually. When using ABRP for guidance — especially via CarPlay/Android Auto — it’s easy to forget to switch to the car’s built-in navigation in time, which results in arriving at the charger with a cold battery and significantly slower charging.
Feature request:
Add an optional ABRP notification that alerts the driver approximately 30 minutes before the next planned DC fast-charging stop.
The reminder could say something like:
“Time to enable battery pre-conditioning.”
Suggested implementation options:
Trigger the alert ~30 minutes before arrival or at a configurable time/distance threshold (e.g., 20–40 minutes / 20–40 km).
Notification delivered via phone push, CarPlay/Android Auto, or both.
Only activate for DC charging stops, not AC.
Why this matters:
Ensures optimal charging speed by arriving with a warm battery.
Matches real-world use where ABRP is the primary trip planner but car OEM nav must be used to trigger pre-conditioning.
Reduces user error on long trips with multiple charging stops.
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Comments3
ABRP User #2721706
Jul 17
As I travel across the Arizona desert in the summer this reminder would be great. Otherwise i will use my native Lucid app for real-time guidance.
Cyrille
Jan 18
Exactly what I need!
Ioniq Gal
Dec 21, 2025
This is an essential feature for any road trip. The app can display the current battery temperature and also have an alert to start the pre-conditioning