The utility has been developed specifically for the company’s i-Series models, including the i3 and i8, providing owners with tools to help manage each vehicle’s electrical system.
The wristwatch interface provides a quick way to remotely check on charge status, with configurable alerts to notify the owner when the battery is full. The same screen also shows the estimated electric range for the given charge status.
Other tools allow users to check and lock the doors, close the windows and sunroof, view service alerts, or set the climate-control settings to pre-condition the cabin before arriving at the vehicle. The latter feature is said to be a great way to maximize range, using the plug power to heat or cool the cabin rather than the battery.
Navigation features can be used to direct a driver to the vehicle on foot, or to a destination when they step out of the vehicle. Drivers can also activate the horn or lights to help find the car in a parking lot.
Porsche announced its own Apple Watch app earlier in the day, and more introductions will likely continue to flood in from other automakers in the coming weeks.
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