Ford says its upcoming Universal EV (UEV) models will use Apple Maps in the vehicle interface, marking a shift from Google mapping. Multiple outlets report that the first vehicle to adopt the change is Ford’s planned $30,000 electric truck. The decision is tied to Ford’s broader in-vehicle software and navigation strategy for the UEV platform. While the reporting focuses on the mapping experience, Carscoops also notes that Apple Maps data will be used to help improve the next generation of Ford’s BlueCruise driver-assistance system. Other coverage frames the move as part of a wider technology deal rather than an isolated feature update. Across the articles, Ford’s core message is consistent: Apple Maps will be installed rather than Google Maps for the new EV lineup, beginning with the low-cost truck. The announcements do not describe changes to vehicle hardware in detail, but they indicate Ford is integrating Apple’s mapping services into the dashboard experience for its upcoming EVs.