Can the passenger screen have a map separate from the driver or main screen map? Example, if driver is navigating somewhere can driver ask passenger to prototype another destination without actually beginning navigation towards it?

How it might be used:

We are traveling and have selected a charging station but I think it might be too far - can I ask the passenger/navigator to look for a different charging station and see how far it might be away?

 

That's a good question, and the answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no, because the passenger's level of control is entirely dependent on the car's state.

First, let's be clear on a key distinction that a lot of people miss. The navigation route is always a single, unified destination for the entire system. However, that doesn't mean all three screens are locked into showing the same thing. The driver can have their classic instrument cluster up, the main screen can be on Spotify, and the passenger can be watching a movie, all while the car is still quietly navigating to that one single destination in the background.

The passenger's ability to interact with that unified route is where the system gets really clever, and it all comes down to one factor: is there an active route already in progress?

Mode 1: No Active Route If you're just driving around with no destination set, then yes, the passenger has full authority. They can search for a destination on their screen, and the primary button will be "Start Navigation." If they press it, the route will immediately begin. In this scenario, they don't need your approval because there is no pre-existing trip to interrupt.

Mode 2: An Active Route is in Progress The second you start navigating to a destination, the system's entire philosophy changes. As a safety protocol, the passenger's authority to unilaterally change the trip is revoked. This is where the "Co-Pilot's Console" logic kicks in. The passenger screen is now an assistant's tool, not a command console.

Here’s how it works for the exact scenario you described:

Let's say you're driving and navigating to Charging Station A. You ask your passenger to look for a closer option. On their screen, they can pull up the search, find Charging Station B, and check all its details without interrupting whatever is on your display.

From there, they have two paths they can take:

1. The "Co-Pilot" Path: Because you have an active route, the "Start Navigation" button is now replaced with a "Send" icon. If they tap it, a prompt will pop up on your main center screen, giving you the final call. You'll get choices to make it the new destination, add it as a stop, or just cancel the suggestion.
   
2. The "Researcher" Path: If they want to find a few different options before bothering you, they can simply save Charging Station B as a "Favorite" directly from their screen. They can do this for several locations without ever sending a single notification to your display, keeping your screen clean while they build a list of possibilities.
   

It's a very deliberate setup, built to ensure the driver always has the final say on where the car is actually going, but still giving the passenger powerful tools to either assist you in real-time or do background research for later. It's a system designed for teamwork, not confusion.

 

That seems like the ideal way to use these 3 screens, allowing the passenger/navigator a way to partner with the driver, helping but not confusing things. Also, incredible explanation!

Thank you!

 

My apologies, I need to correct the record on my last post.
I was operating off memory, and it seems my mental data was from an older software build. After testing this again firsthand today—with myself as the co-pilot—I can now confirm that the passenger can indeed add or replace the active navigation destination directly from their screen.
My mistake. The joys of a constantly evolving OTA platform.