Rivian's embrace of Google Maps comes as other manufacturers like GM (GM) push ahead with deeper integration of Google products. GM's EVs, for example, no longer have Apple CarPlay compatibility ...

Google Maps is also getting improvements on Android Auto. The application received support for saving parking locations, a feature that has been available on mobile devices for several years.

ECARX white paper shows 50+% reduction in integration time for Google's world-leading GAS automotive application suite Provided by GlobeNewswire Jul 3, 2025, 2:00:00 AM ...

The application offers Google Maps and Waze integration, so once the driver chooses a charging station to navigate to, one of these two apps will provide turn-by-turn guidance.

The Google Maps integration into the Android Auto platform has been facing serious GPS issues. These issues are a result of some upgrades to the Google Maps platform.

Google Maps EV charging station functionality Brands currently offering Google built-in on at least some of their models include Polestar, Volvo, Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Honda, Ford, and Renault.

Rivian said today that it is incorporating Google Maps natively into its infotainment system, meaning Google routing, time of arrival, traffic, and satellite imagery will be "seamlessly integrated" ...

The white paper, titled "Rapid Integration of Google Automotive Services: How ECARX Halved Integration Time for World-Leading GAS on AAOS IVI" is available to view here.