HERE Navigation (HNAV) - FAQs
1. What is HERE Navigation (HNAV)?
HERE Navigation (HNAV) is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) navigation solution designed for connected vehicles and Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs). It provides a production-ready and customizable navigation application that combines navigation software, map content, connected services, cloud-based configuration management, and over-the-air (OTA) updates. HNAV helps OEMs deploy navigation faster while continuously evolving features and services throughout the vehicle lifecycle.
HERE Navigation is designed to:
- Reduce development complexity and accelerate deployment
- Provide continuously updated navigation experiences.
- Enable OTA updates for maps, services, features, and UI.
- Support Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) architectures.
- Provide centralized fleet and feature management through the HERE Navigation Portal.
2. What are the HNAV features?
HNAV features are organized into service packages.
These packages allow OEMs to select and activate navigation capabilities based on vehicle requirements, market needs, and subscription configuration.
- Turn-by-Turn Navigation
- Dynamic Routing (Traffic-Aware Routing)
- Lane Guidance
- Junction View
- Live Traffic Information
- EV Routing
- Charging Station Search & Recommendations
- Real-Time Map Updates
- Offline Navigation Support
- Address & POI Search
- Speed Limit Display
- Hazard & Incident Warnings
- Signpost Guidance
- Voice Guidance
- Alternative Route Suggestions
- ETA Prediction
- 3D Maps & Landmarks
- Multi-Display Vehicle Integration
- Connected Navigation Services
- OEM Customization & Branding
- Navigation Portal & License Management
3. HERE Navigation Portal
The portal acts as the central control point for enabling services, managing configurations, and coordinating navigation-related changes across supported vehicle fleets.
The HERE Navigation Portal allows OEMs to:
- Manage subscriptions
- Configure vehicle-specific features
- Control service activation
- Manage deployments
- Perform fleet-wide configuration management
4. Does HNAV require an internet connection all the time?
No. HNAV follows an online-first architecture but supports offline fallback through cached data and protected onboard maps. However, some connected services and live content depend on connectivity
5. Does HERE Navigation support EV routing?
Yes. HNAV supports EV-specific routing capabilities that help drivers plan routes based on battery state, vehicle range, and charging needs. It can support charge-aware routing, charging station discovery, EV range calculation, State of Charge (SoC)-aware route planning, and charger preference management. These capabilities help improve route reliability by considering whether charging is required during the trip and by guiding the driver toward suitable charging options.
- Charge-aware routing
- Charging station discovery
- EV range calculations
- SoC-aware route planning
- Charger preference management
6. Does HNAV support trucks and commercial vehicles?
Yes. HNAV can support commercial vehicle navigation by considering truck-specific routing requirements and vehicle restrictions. These capabilities may include truck routing, vehicle dimension restrictions, weight restrictions, hazardous material restrictions, tunnel restrictions, and commercial vehicle guidance.
- Truck routing
- Vehicle dimension restrictions
- Weight restrictions
- Hazardous material restrictions
- Tunnel restrictions
- Commercial vehicle guidance
7. HNAV Lane Guidance and Junction View
Lane Guidance and Junction View are advanced driver assistance navigation features within HERE Navigation (HNAV) designed to improve route adherence and reduce navigation errors in complex road networks.
These features provide visual and contextual guidance to drivers when approaching lane splits, highway exits, interchanges, roundabouts, and complex junctions.
the platform supports:
- Lane-level guidance
- Detailed junction views
- Seamless navigation across displays and systems
- Real-time navigation assistance