CarPlay is still on track for Tesla cars, but you might have to wait longer

Tesla is still bringing Apple CarPlay to its vehicles, but rollout depends on wider iOS 26 adoption and resolved Apple Maps compatibility fixes.

Slow Adoption of iOS 26 on iPhones May Have Unexpectedly Hurt Tesla’s Sales: Report

According to Gurman’s anonymous leakers in and around Apple, CarPlay was expected to run in a window within the Tesla proprietary infotainment system, and “CarPlay also won’t tap into Tesla features ...
USA Today

Tesla begins development of Apple CarPlay support in EVs

Native phone support in a modern car is just a no-brainer move in 2025. Despite the ease of integration between a personal device and a vehicle, Tesla and its boss Elon Musk have long ignored ...
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Tesla Warming Up to Apple CarPlay Could Have Massive Implications for the Auto Industry

A shocking report claims that Tesla is working on Apple CarPlay integration, causing uproar in the Tesla community. If true, this will mark a tectonic shift for Elon Musk's company. However, ...

Apple was once ‘carpet bombing’ Tesla with recruiting calls, per Elon Musk

Apple once had ambitions of building an electric car, and per Elon Musk, the company once “relentlessly” tried to poach Tesla employees.