Overview
- Polestar says the rollout begins in 2026, initially supporting US English, and will cover all models from Polestar 2 onward.
- Gemini will take over from the current Google Assistant via a future Google update to Android Automotive.
- Drivers can invoke Gemini Live with the prompt “Hey Google, let’s talk” to brainstorm aloud and ask follow-up questions.
- Polestar and Google are showcasing the experience inside the Polestar 5 at the Slush event in Helsinki on November 19–20, 2025.
- Other Android Automotive brands have not shared timelines for a switch, while GM is developing its own assistant built on Gemini.