A method and apparatus for providing a navigation route with the recommended loading

A system comprises a processor that is adapted to detect charging station locations in a predefined vicinity of a route, for which the conclusion of vehicle loading is required. The processor is also adapted to determine charging costs for each discovered station including at least battery damage that results from a charge. The processor is further adapted to present a plurality of charging stations, including the loading and costs an estimated total time directions for each station. In addition, the processor is adapted to receive a station selection and present a route that contains a stop at the selected station.