HERE Technologies has expanded its collaboration with JLR to integrate eMobility Service Provider (eMSP) charging networks into the in-vehicle displays of JLR’s current plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles. The integration builds on real-time charge point status and predictive availability data that HERE Technologies already provides through JLR’s in-vehicle mapping systems. The added eMSP connectivity extends HERE’s EV Charge Point feature, which the company says removes guesswork by showing JLR drivers compatible charge points in real time on their dashboards. According to JLR, the update is designed to reduce complexity and range anxiety, connecting drivers more directly to JLR’s charging network.
Highlights
- HERE’s EV Charge Point feature now integrates with eMobility Service Providers (eMSP), showing JLR drivers real-time compatible charge point data on in-vehicle displays.
- The rollout begins in the UK and Europe, then expands to Australia and New Zealand.
- Coverage includes JLR PHEV and BEV models built from 2020 onward, plus the upcoming Range Rover Electric.
- The feature builds on HERE’s existing EV routing tools, which already combine real-time charge point status with predictive availability insights.
What the eMSP Integration Adds
Until now, HERE’s in-vehicle mapping tools for JLR vehicles have focused on intelligent EV routing — combining real-time charge point status with predictive availability data to help drivers plan charging stops and complete journeys away from home. The new integration connects that system directly to eMobility Service Providers, the networks and platforms that operate public charging infrastructure. JLR says the result is a more seamless connection between vehicles and available chargers, cutting down on the guesswork drivers previously faced when trying to determine whether a given charge point was compatible with their vehicle.
HERE says its charging data draws on artificial intelligence, real-world testing, vehicle sensor data, and real-time feedback from charging station users, delivered through its broader suite of automotive products for EV drivers.
Rollout Regions and Vehicle Eligibility
The feature is rolling out first in the UK and Europe, with expansion to Australia and New Zealand to follow. It will be available on existing JLR PHEV and BEV models built from 2020 onward — spanning Range Rover, Defender, and Discovery PHEV variants, and Jaguar PHEV and BEV models — as well as the upcoming Range Rover Electric.
Executive Comments
Mark Camilleri, Director of Services at JLR, said: “We are committed to continually optimizing the experience our clients have out on the road. Our collaboration with HERE ensures owners of existing Range Rover, Defender, and Discovery PHEV models, and Jaguar PHEV and BEV models, can conveniently locate the right chargers at a time and place that suits their lifestyle.”
Gino Ferru, SVP and General Manager EMEA at HERE Technologies, added: “We are excited to deepen our long-term collaboration with JLR and introduce a feature that will help vehicle owners easily locate compatible charge points, reducing ambiguity and complexity. We’re looking forward to continuing to make advancements in this space by addressing the challenges EV drivers still face today with precise, real-time charge point information.”
