Key Points
• Hyundai executive Olabisi Boyle confirms the automaker will continue to support CarPlay and Android Auto for now.
• Boyle emphasizes the importance of giving customers options as the market evolves, comparing it to the transition to EV charging standards.
• The company may eventually develop its own alternative to CarPlay and Android Auto, which could become a standard in the future.
As the debate around CarPlay and Android Auto continues, Hyundai’s executive vice president of product planning and mobility strategy, Olabisi Boyle, has shared some insight on the company’s stance on the matter. In an interview with InsideEVs, Boyle confirmed that Hyundai will continue to support both CarPlay and Android Auto for the time being.
Hyundai’s strategy
Boyle likened the situation to the evolving EV charging landscape in the United States, where multiple standards coexist for now, but will eventually converge on a single standard. The executive emphasized the importance of giving customers options as the market evolves, stating, "It’s a bit like EV charging. As we’re moving, give people all the options."
This approach is a stark contrast to General Motors, which has decided to ditch CarPlay on its upcoming EVs. Hyundai, on the other hand, is choosing to maintain its support for CarPlay and Android Auto, at least for the time being.
Future developments
Boyle hinted that Hyundai may eventually develop its own alternative to CarPlay and Android Auto, which could become a standard in the future. While it’s unclear what this new technology would look like, Boyle suggests that it might be something that people "are not even imagining now." This could potentially provide a more seamless and integrated experience for Hyundai customers, as well as a chance for the company to differentiate itself from competitors.
For now, Hyundai owners can rest assured that they will continue to have access to CarPlay and Android Auto, giving them a range of options for connecting their phones to their vehicles. However, it’s clear that the company is thinking ahead and exploring new opportunities for innovation in the automotive industry.
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