Android Automotive

Android Automotive is a special kind of operating system made just for cars. It was introduced in March 2017 by Google and Intel, with help from car makers like Volvo and Audi. This operating system is based on Android and is open-source, meaning car companies can use it to build their own systems for car dashboards.

Besides playing music and showing maps, Android Automotive can also help control things inside the car, like the air conditioning. Unlike Android Auto, which needs a smartphone to work, Android Automotive runs directly on the car's hardware. This means it can do more things and even talk to the car's special networks using something called the Vehicle Hardware Abstraction Layer.

Some car companies, such as Volvo, Renault, Ford, and GM, use Android Automotive together with extra Google services like Google Maps and Google Assistant. This makes the car's system more powerful and easy to use for everyone inside the vehicle.

History

The operating system was first announced by Google in March 2017.

Over the years, many car companies joined to use this system in their vehicles. The Polestar 2 was the first car with this built-in, and it became available in July 2020. Other companies like General Motors, Ford, Honda, and BMW also chose to use it in their cars. Some cars use the system without Google services, but many still include popular apps like Google Maps and the Google Play Store.

Automakers using Android Automotive

Many car companies use Android Automotive to power the screens and systems in their cars. Some of these companies include Acura, Alfa Romeo, Alpine, Audi, BMW, Buick, and many more. This helps make car dashboards easier to use and more fun to explore.

The list of car brands continues with BYD, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Cupra, Dacia, Denza, Dodge, Fiat, Fisker, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Ineos, Infiniti, Kia, Lincoln, Lotus, Lucid, Lynk & Co, Maserati, Mazda, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Polestar, Porsche, Renault, Rivian, SEAT, Škoda Auto, Subaru, Togg, Volkswagen, Volvo, and Zeekr.

Vehicles with Android Automotive (with GAS)

Here is a list of vehicles that use Android Automotive with Google Assistant and Services (GAS). These cars come with Google built right into their dashboards, making it easy to use helpful features while driving.

The list includes cars from many brands such as Alpine, Acura, Buick, BYD, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Denza, Ford, GMC, Honda, Infiniti, Lincoln, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Polestar, Renault, and Volvo.

Vehicles with Android Automotive (without GAS)

Here are some cars that use Android Automotive without Google Assistant:

• Alfa Romeo Tonale
• Audi Q6 e-tron (2025+)
• Audi A5 (2025+)
• Audi A6 (2025+)
• BMW X1 (2023+)
• BMW X2 (2024+)
• BMW X3 (2024+)
• BMW iX3 (2025+)
• BMW 1 Series (2024+)
• BMW 2 Series (2024+)
• Chrysler Pacifica (2021+)
• Cupra Born (2026+)
• Cupra Raval
• Cupra Tavascan (2026+)
• Dacia Duster (2024+)
• Dodge Durango (2021+)
• Dodge Hornet
• Fiat 500e
• Fisker Ocean
• Ineos Grenadier
• KTM 1390 Super Adventure S (2026+)
• Lotus Eletre
• Lotus Emeya
• Lucid Air
• Lynk & Co 01
• Lynk & Co 02
• Maserati Ghibli (2022+)
• Maserati GranTurismo (2022+)
• Maserati Grecale (2022+)
• Maserati Levante (2022+)
• Maserati MC20 (2022+)
• Maserati Quattroporte (2022+)
• Mini Aceman
• Mini Cooper (2024+)
• Mini Countryman (2023+)
• Nissan Interstar (2024+)
• Porsche Macan (2024+)
• Porsche Taycan (2025+)
• Renault Filante
• Rivian R1S
• Rivian R1T
• Subaru Outback (2026+)
• Togg T10X