Tesla Develops Apple CarPlay Integration for EVs
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Tesla is developing support for Apple CarPlay in its electric vehicles, marking a potential shift in the carmaker’s long-standing resistance to third-party software integration.
The potential adoption of CarPlay would allow users to control iPhone features, including navigation, music, and messaging, directly through a vehicle’s built-in display. This marks a major departure from Tesla’s preference for its own ecosystem to maintain control over the in-car experience.
Tesla has discussed rolling out CarPlay in the coming months, though the plan is not yet finalised. The release could be delayed.
The carmaker reportedly plans to integrate CarPlay within a window inside its existing interface. This approach suggests Apple’s software may not fully replace Tesla’s operating system, unlike in many other vehicles.
Tesla vehicles currently rely on a proprietary infotainment system, offering built-in apps and features. These include navigation, messaging, web browsing, and integration with Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot, Grok.
Despite its proprietary system, Tesla’s electric vehicles already offer support for Apple Music and Spotify. This allows users to stream directly through a car’s infotainment system.
This development comes as rival automakers increasingly highlight seamless smartphone integration as a key selling point. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are becoming standard features in many new vehicles.
Major automakers, including Ford, General Motors, and Hyundai, already offer Apple CarPlay across most of their lineups.
Tesla is developing Apple CarPlay support for its electric vehicles.
This signals a potential shift from Tesla’s previous resistance to third-party software integration.
CarPlay would allow iPhone features like navigation, music, and messaging to be controlled via the car’s display.
Source: REUTERS