Which Cars Have Apple Carplay And Android Auto
In a world of wireless everything, there has been one technological advancement that hasn’t quite caught up. Up until now, Apple Carplay and Android Auto have required a hardwired USB connection. In order to use all of the features on one’s phone that collaborates with these systems, they need to be physically connected.
I’m sure that many others like myself have been wondering when this is going to change. After all, a phone can stream sound via Bluetooth. Heck, us iPhone users can wirelessly airdrop images and videos. What’s the hold up on getting our messages and other apps to do the same?
The feature has quietly come around but has been seen a limited rollout. We’re sure that, like other technology, as it becomes more affordable, it will end up seeing more cars and trucks. For those who see this as a must-have feature, we’ve stumbled across a list of the cars that have begun to implement the tech.
Below, we find the full list that USA Today cited as being part of the wireless club. For those who don’t want to purchase an entire car to get wireless phone integration, several aftermarket solutions exist to gain functionality.
- Audi A6
- Audi A7
- Audi A8
- Audi Q8
- BMW 2 Series
- BMW 3 Series
- BMW 4 Series
- BMW 5 Series
- BMW 5 Series plug-in hybrid (530e)
- BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe
- BMW 7 Series
- BMW 7 Series plug-in hybrid (740e)
- BMW i3
- BMW i8
- BMW X1
- BMW X2
- BMW X3
- BMW X4
- BMW X5
- BMW X6
- BMW X7
- BMW Z4
- Mini Clubman
- Mini Convertible
- Mini Hardtop
- Mini Countryman
- Mini Cooper SE Countryman plug-in hybrid
As of now, only three brands have made the jump. According to USA Today, BMW was the first to move in 2017. Mini followed up in 2018 and Audi has been the most recent to implement the tech this year.
