GoKawiilCarPlay is a must-have for the majority of car buyers, but three major automakers don’t support the platform. Here’s the latest on why Tesla, Rivian, and GM continue to resist CarPlay — and whether there’s any chance they change their approach.
What automakers don’t support CarPlay?
Tesla
Tesla was a CarPlay holdout before it was “cool.” The automaker has never supported CarPlay in its vehicles, opting instead to focus on its own infotainment software.
There are rumors, however, that Tesla is changing its tune. In November 2025, Bloomberg reported that Tesla was actively working on CarPlay support and that it could launch “in the coming months.”
So far, this hasn’t come to fruition. In February, Mark Gurman gave an update on the situation. According to Gurman, Tesla and Apple were working together on making changes to Apple Maps to improve the experience when using Apple Maps and Tesla’s autonomy features.
Apple seems to have shipped that necessary change as part of iOS 26.4, and showcased it in a developer session in June. The status of Tesla’s CarPlay implementation remains unknown as of right now.
If it does launch, Tesla is expected to feature CarPlay as a “window inside its broader interface.” So it won’t completely take over the in-car experience, but rather exist alongside Tesla’s software.
Rivian
Likely inspired by Tesla, Rivian is another major CarPlay holdout — and it seemingly has no plans to change its stance anytime soon. Rivian executives, including CEO RJ Scaringe, have repeatedly and emphatically said the automaker has no plans to have CarPlay.
... continue reading