This adapter adds Android Auto and CarPlay to Chevy, other EVs from GM – for now
A $199 adapter called EV Play LT allows GM electric vehicles like the 2024-2026 Chevy Equinox, Blazer, and Silverado EVs to use Android Auto and Apple CarPlay despite GM’s removal of built-in support. The workaround relies on an app installed on the vehicle’s Android Automotive system but risks being disabled by GM in the future, as the company controls the system’s features.
General Motors (GM) removed Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support from its electric vehicles, including Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC models, but a workaround exists in the form of the EV Play LT adapter. Priced at $199, the device connects to GM EVs running Android Automotive and projects phone-based infotainment wirelessly or via cable, restoring CarPlay and Android Auto functionality. The adapter is confirmed to work on 2024, 2025, and 2026 model-year vehicles such as the Chevy Equinox, Blazer, and Silverado EVs, as well as GMC Sierra, Hummer, and Cadillac IQ/IQL, Optiq, and Vistiq. While it may function on newer models like the 2027 Bolt EV, users assume the risk. A more expensive version, EV Play Max, also supports HDMI for gaming consoles, and a separate adapter exists for Rivian EVs. GM could theoretically disable the workaround, though EV Play claims it would not be easy or immediate. The company acknowledges GM’s control over its system but argues that shutting down the feature would alienate customers, given the demand for CarPlay and Android Auto in the EV market. Previous attempts to bring these features to GM EVs have failed, including a discontinued kit earlier this year. For now, the adapter offers a practical solution for existing GM EV owners who rely on CarPlay or Android Auto. However, potential buyers should not depend on it for future purchases, as GM’s decision remains final. Some users have used the workaround for months without issues, but the long-term viability depends on GM’s willingness to accommodate customer preferences.
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