Car manufacturers are ditching CarPlay in 2026: Here's why

Automakers are abandoning Apple CarPlay, with General Motors already stripping it from new EVs and planning a full phase-out after its centralized computing platform launches around 2028. The move seeks tighter control over data, integration of EV-specific functions such as battery pre-conditioning, and ownership of the in-car user experience. Surveys show 55% of users consider losing CarPlay a deal-breaker, highlighting the trade-off between driver convenience and manufacturer autonomy.