GM Is Comfortable About Its Decision To Not Offer Apple CarPlay, Android Auto In Its EVs
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As GM Authority covered late last month, The General has announced that it will not offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring in its future all-electric vehicle lineup. Rather, the automaker will install a new infotainment system developed in partnership with Google that will holistically integrate with the rest of the vehicle. While the move is viewed as controversial by some, one GM executive says that the automaker is comfortable with the decision.
In a recent interview with The Verge, the GM vice president of software, Scott Miller, defended the decision to no longer offer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in GM’s future EV lineup.
“We are very comfortable with our decision,” Miller told The Verge. “We are going to evolve and learn, and I think we are going to be in good shape here.”
The first GM vehicle to no longer offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will be the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV. Going forward, GM has developed a new infotainment system with Google that will allow the automaker to capture additional data on how its customers drive and charge their all-electric vehicles. The new system will also provide GM with an avenue to accelerate its strategy of launching a slew of new digital subscription services, a move which GM CEO Mary Barra predicts will generate $20 billion to $25 billion in annual revenue by the 2030 calendar year.
2024 Chevy Blazer EV SS
At the same time, GM’s ICE-based vehicles will continue to offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while GM customers who own vehicles equipped with the systems will continue to have access to the related features.
Nevertheless, GM has been roundly criticized for the move. However, the automaker remains steadfast that the launch of a new, native infotainment system will allow the automaker to offer a holistic experience, for example, pre-warming the all-electric vehicle’s battery pack when the navigation system destination is set to a charging station. What’s more, Miller explains that a native experience would potentially circumvent the need for device pairing.
2024 Chevy Blazer EV SS
“We do have customer data that says when system is embedded and it just works and you don’t have to fumble with your phone or pair it or do other things with it, you get in your vehicle and everything works seamlessly,” Miller said. “It knows you, it recognizes you and sets it up for you. They will like that better.”
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Most of us don’t want change but it is inevitable that a vehicle needs to communicate with all the systems and maps……
Critical thinking is the key to the future.
ICE cars have always come with gauges that monitor the powertrain included in the price of the vehicle. With EVs, you will have to pay a hefty monthly fee to monitor your drivetrain, which makes sense to me because this is how GM will turn big profits selling EVs once it leaves the factory, they will be collecting money monthly for the life of the vehicle 20 years 30 years WOW great business plan.
Once again GM snatches defeat from the jaws of victory. This may well be a bad enough decision to bankrupt the company. Those early EV sales will be critical and this will hurt them badly.
I have never heard such tone deaf BS in all my life… The may be comfortable with their decision about CarPlay. I hope they are comfortable with the fact that I and many others won’t by their new vehicles. Let’s be clear here folks. This is nothing less than an attempt by GM to make us pay them via subscription fees to the tune of 25B to collect our data and then sell it. WTF GM and very least don’t say the quiet part out loud. Wow…. I already have a subscription that does all of this and more. Not gonna pay twice…
Bought my first ever GM product last year. I had no idea it would be my last.
This is very frustrating. I’m on my third Equinox (first one wrecked, but following two owned for over 5 years each). It was pretty much already decided in my mind that I’d get an Equinox EV once they came out. However, without CarPlay that likely won’t happen. It’s 100% no right now and we’ll see if I moderate that stance. I hear what GM is saying on a more integrated experience, etc, but the track record of GM in the Infotainment space isn’t so great. Plus I already pay for data and OnStar in my current Equinox, so how much more do they want to squeeze out of me? Will Apple Music be an app on the GM infotainment system? The apps I use now, will there be an extra charge?
Subscription-based models are already getting out of control and there is a limit to what people are willing to pay.
If you want an EV and CarPlay, then get a Chevy Bolt before they run out this year! Tesla isn’t an option (no CarPlay). I think there will be a big opening for an aftermarket company to retrofit CarPlay (Apple are you listening?).
The Google privacy concern is the biggest issue. Don’t trust Google.
Trying a money making strategy by both GM and Google is expected, but may not be tolerated as long as the customers don’t buy their product. The large number of Tesla owners tell GM and Google that they might get away with ignoring privacy and charging for it.
As long as whatever they use seamlessly allows users to make phone calls, text, and play music handsfree from their phones, then I have no problem with it. I love Apple Carplay and will avoid buying GM vehicles if they don’t have a suitable alternative.
Dumb move. GM’s current Nav system is unusable, worse Nav on the market, mine can’t find Ciocca Corvette. Does anyone actually use it?
GM decisions makers have their head way up there where the sun does not shine. Longtime Cadillac customer – I will never buy another GM product again, especially one of their all-electric vehicles – dropping the XT5 and now Apple CarPlay – the straw that broke the Camel’s back.
To not allow Applecarplay is very poor move…!!! I have been a GM buyer and service customer all of my life and sadly I will not buy another GM vehicle without AppleCarPlay…!!!
It’s been all downhill since they dropped 8 track players.
Nice one!
The new GUI will be able to do things that CarPlay and AndroidAuto can’t do because they don’t talk to the car, and GM understandably isn’t going to let their telemetry be available to a 3rd party. The decision makes sense for EVs, as does retaining the current system for ICE vehicles until they are sunset.
*EV routing based on real-time vehicle sensor data such as state of charge, tire pressure, outside temperature and traffic.
*Locating charging stations and sharing real-time station availability based on the vehicle’s current state of charge.
*Creating navigation routing options for advanced hands-free driving technologies such as Super Cruise and the future Ultra Cruise
Spotify and Google Maps will be part of the new OS, which is what most people use the current system for. People who grew up with tech don’t bring CDs or a record player in their car, they pay for a music streaming service.
Ludicrous – Many apps on iPhones and Androids can route to available charging stations. But wait, they want to route you to their charging stations where they will eventually charge you and suck you dry.
No reason why CarPlay can’t be running and still have the car sensor data pop up alerts and the like
Just another example of GM having their collective heads up where the sun does not shine. Smells bad up there too, I suppose.
“GM Is Comfortable About Its Decision To Not Offer Apple CarPlay, Android Auto..”
No worries. I’m comfortable buying from a different company for my transportation needs.
One of many who do not want to lose Apple CarPlay. Pairing your iPhone or Android phone only takes a few minutes and once it’s done it is seamless. The iPhone is what creates continuity between home and cars. Music lists, messaging, navigation with favorite places etc etc etc. I love my BOLT. My first GM car and now they do this???? Eliminate the Bolt And CarPlay??? This is nuts! And instead of guiding me into a new EV Blazer it might push me back to Honda.