GM has cleared up confusion over its CarPlay plans, confirming that its EV lineup will remain off-limits to Apple's in-car interface.

GM hasn't offered CarPlay in electric vehicles for three years, and apparently it's not planning on starting anytime soon. There was a bit of confusion earlier after it was learned that the company would keep CarPlay for its gas-powered 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks. GM confirmed its plans to Joanna Stern.

Apple is allegedly part of the retention as far as GM's gas-powered vehicles are concerned. It's an interesting move by the company, which has stood firm in spite of notable public backlash. Rather than include CarPlay, GM would use an in-house infotainment system built on Android Automotive OS.

The company initially called the decision "Jobsian," claiming that this was a win for privacy. However, what it really did was make a move to own the digital relationship with its customers. The CarPlay-equipped Prologue outsold the Blazer by 43% in 2024, 73% in 2025, and more than 165% in the first half of 2026. Still, the widening sales gap suggests GM's decision to remove CarPlay may have contributed to weaker Blazer EV sales.