Want CarPlay And Android Auto In Your New Chevy Or Cadillac? Here's How To Get It

General Motors excluded Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from its upcoming electric vehicles, including Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC models, opting instead for a built-in Google-powered system. This decision frustrated buyers accustomed to seamless phone integration, but an aftermarket solution has emerged: EV Play, a USB device that restores both wireless and wired CarPlay and Android Auto functionality to affected GM EVs. The company offers two devices: the $425 EV Play Max adds phone mirroring alongside access to Google Play Store apps like Zoom, Teams, and Netflix, plus an HDMI port for gaming consoles. The $199 EV Play LT provides basic phone integration without extra features. Supported vehicles include the Chevrolet Equinox EV, Blazer, and Cadillac Optiq, though EV Play notes GM could disable the device in the future. This isn’t the first attempt to reintroduce CarPlay and Android Auto to GM EVs. White Automotive & Media Service previously released a similar USB module, but GM reportedly pressured the company to halt sales. The automaker has defended its decision, arguing its proprietary system offers superior capabilities, though some GM models and Honda/Acura EVs using the same architecture retain the features. EV Play acknowledges potential risks, stating GM disabling the device would require effort and not be immediate. Despite the workaround, GM remains the second-largest EV seller in the U.S., with Tesla—also lacking CarPlay/Android Auto—leading the market. Consumer demand for these features persists, as they enable seamless app transitions between phones and vehicles, a convenience GM’s built-in system does not support. The aftermarket’s ability to fill gaps in OEM offerings highlights ongoing consumer frustration with GM’s infotainment strategy. While EV Play provides a temporary fix, the long-term viability depends on whether GM enforces restrictions or adapts its approach to meet buyer expectations.