EVs get a boost with Pioneer's specially designed navigation system

Leader in car electronics, Pioneer Japan, is set to launch the AVIC-ZH09-MEV, its very first navigation system, which has been optimized and custom-made for an electric vehicle. This is not just a re-branding of Pioneer's earlier navigation systems instead is a completely new gadget which will put forward precise information to manage your electric car’s batteries in a better way, no doubt making electric vehicles more efficient.

Navigation System for Electric Vehicle

If you drive an electric vehicle, then the attributes of this new gadget will definitely impress you. With the aid of numerous sensors as well as an Internet connection, this navigation system offers customary route information to you. It is also loaded with features like ECO Mode which presents one of the most power efficient ways to go from one point to another by considering wind drag, actual power reserve of your electric vehicle, as well as the amount of power you will need while decelerating or braking. These features will provide you maximum power optimization, making your ride more enjoyable.

Better energy saving features

The navigation system also features the latest ECO Status which will display the amount of energy that you have utilized, saved, converted, and even generated in the last few days. And this is not all, as this device will also show your immediate power consumption so that it can instruct you about your style when you drive your electric car. This means you can also help in cutting down energy consumption.

Few added features

The list of features packed into this amazing navigation system does not end here. Next in the list is another appealing feature, that of the ECO Status Multi-Window. With this feature, different information pertaining to your power generation, range and consumption will be displayed above the guiding map while you drive. Last but not the least, this GPS device will also inform you about the nearest EV Quick Charging Station. The navigation system will also offer you the option of retrieving data related to consumption and power from your computer.

This is one of the most awaited GPS devices for those who drive an electric vehicle. The wait might end soon too, as the navigation system is ready to hit the market in Japan by the end of July. The approximated price of the AVIC-ZH09-MEV is 246,750 Yen.

Via: AkihabaraNews