Overview
- Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the project, reports Tesla is privately testing CarPlay and has discussed launching it in the months ahead, though timing remains unfinalized.
- CarPlay would appear within a window inside Tesla’s existing user interface rather than taking over the entire display.
- The implementation targets the regular wireless version of CarPlay and is not the next-generation CarPlay Ultra introduced earlier this year.
- The setup would not connect to vehicle functions such as climate or seat controls but would provide access to Apple apps including Maps, Music, and Messages.
- Tesla’s exploration of CarPlay marks a reversal from its previous stance against phone mirroring, with the company reportedly viewing support as a way to address buyer demand and help sales.