GM’s decision to drop CarPlay is being put to the test, with a nearly identical CarPlay version outselling its Chevy counterpart by an increasingly wide margin.
GM’s CarPlay removal puts Chevy EV sales to the test
GM’s CarPlay removal puts Chevy EV sales to the test
In 2023, General Motors announced it wouldn’t include CarPlay in its electric vehicles going forward. There was notable public backlash.
Then, in 2025, GM CEO Mary Barra announced that the company would remove Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from all vehicles. Instead, the company would use an in-house infotainment system built on Android Automotive OS.