This $199 Gadget Brings Apple CarPlay To GM EVs. But There's A Catch

• A new third-party device can give Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC electric vehicle owners Apple CarPlay access.
• The plug-and-play device seems easy to set up and costs $199.
• There's also a more expensive version which allows video streaming and gaming.

General Motors' decision to ditch Apple CarPlay and Android Auto—first for EVs and, later, for all its vehicles—has been controversial. Instead, the company has been nudging owners to use its built-in Android-based operating system, which, to be fair, is no slouch when it comes to navigation and media capabilities. But if you’re a CarPlay power user, a new third-party device will now instantly give you access to that.