General Motors recently caused quite a stir when it announced it would abandon support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in future EVs (electric vehicles) in favor of its own Google-based infotainment platform. To say the news was poorly received would be an understatement. In countless articles, videos, and comments online, the media and consumers alike grabbed their metaphorical pitchforks to protest this decision.
While I understand this negative reaction, I’m here to tell you that GM’s decision might actually make sense. Before I explain why, let me preface by saying that I’ve used (and enjoyed) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto extensively in a wide variety of cars, I’ve driven almost every EV on the market, and I’ve owned two Tesla Model 3s since 2018 (Tesla cars currently lack Apple CarPlay and Android Auto).
