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Tesla Is Testing Apple CarPlay in Major Reversal, Report Says

A Bloomberg report says internal trials are underway to address strong iPhone‑user demand, with any rollout still unfinalized.

Overview

  • Sources say Tesla is evaluating standard, wireless CarPlay that runs in a window inside the existing Tesla interface rather than replacing it.
  • The reported implementation would not tap Tesla‑specific functions such as Full Self‑Driving, which would remain accessible only through Tesla’s native system.
  • Discussions have referenced a potential launch in the coming months, but the plan is provisional and could be delayed or canceled.
  • Support for Google’s Android Auto is not part of the effort, according to outlets summarizing the Bloomberg report.
  • Apple and Tesla declined to comment as coverage noted broad consumer demand for CarPlay and contrasted Tesla’s move with GM’s phase‑out of phone‑mirroring systems.