- Source: Android Automotive
Android Automotive (aka Android Automotive OS or AAOS) is a variation of Google's Android operating system, tailored for its use in vehicle dashboards. Introduced in March 2017, the platform was developed by Google and Intel, together with car manufacturers such as Volvo and Audi. The project aims to provide an operating system codebase for vehicle manufacturers to develop their own version of the operating system. Besides infotainment tasks, such as messaging, navigation and music playback, the operating system aims to handle vehicle-specific functions such as controlling the air conditioning.
In contrast to Android Auto, Android Automotive is a full operating system running on the vehicle's device, not relying on a smartphone to operate. As such, it has access to a limited number of apps on the Google Play Store, with this list growing over time.
Android Automotive is an open source operating system and, as such, a car manufacturer can use it without the Google Automotive Services (GAS), which are a collection of applications and services (Google Maps, Google Play, Google Assistant, etc.) that OEMs can license and integrate into their in-vehicle infotainment systems. Volvo, Renault, Ford and GM are using AAOS with GAS (advertised as "Cars with Google built-in" by Google). In order to communicate with in-vehicle networks (IVI) such as the CAN bus, Android Automotive uses the Vehicle Hardware Abstraction Layer (VHAL), which serves as a bridge between the vehicle's hardware and software components.
History
The operating system was first announced by Google in March 2017.
In February 2018, Polestar (Volvo's brand for electric performance cars) announced the Polestar 2, the first car with built-in Android Automotive. The Polestar 2 with Android Automotive is available since July 2020.
In September 2018, the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance announced a technology partnership to embed the Android Automotive operating system in the group's vehicles starting in 2021.
In April 2019 Google opened up the APIs for developers to start developing applications for Android Automotive.
In September 2019 General Motors announced that they will use Android Automotive to power the infotainment systems in its cars starting in 2021.
In July 2020, Stellantis (formerly Groupe PSA and FCA Group) announced they would power their infotainment systems with Android Automotive OS. This announcement was revoked in 2022.Some vehicles from the group, like the 2021 Dodge Durango and Chrysler Pacifica, are already using the Android Automotive-based Uconnect 5, without the Google Automotive Services (GAS).
In February 2021, Ford announced a partnership with Google that would bring Android Automotive to Ford and Lincoln vehicles, starting in 2023.
In May 2021, Lucid Motors revealed that the Lucid Air was using Android Automotive for its infotainment system, but without the Google Automotive Services (GAS).
In September 2021, Honda announced that it would use Google's Android Automotive OS in its cars starting in 2022.
In June 2022, BMW announced that it will be expanding its BMW Operating System 8 and integrating Android Automotive into certain models, starting in March 2023. In January 2023, during the Consumer Electronics Show, BMW revealed that BMW Operating System 9 will be based on Android Automotive but without the Google Automotive Services (GAS). BMW OS 9 will feature the Aptoide app store, but lower OS versions will not.
In March 2023, the Volkswagen Group announced that its future infotainment system, called One.Infotainment, will be based on Android Automotive (AOSP version), and include an app store developed in partnership with Harman International.
In May 2023, Google introduced Android Automotive OS 14 which enabled new capabilities for navigation apps allowing them to integrated with the gauge cluster and multi screen support to expand new experiences between the driver and passengers.
In June 2023, Polestar announced its intention to use the Meizu Flyme Auto system in vehicles destined for the Chinese market.
In October 2023, Porsche announced a collaboration with Google which will bring Android Automotive to the carmaker’s future vehicles. Google Maps, Google Assistant, and a wide variety of apps will be available through the Google Play Store.
Vehicles with Android Automotive (with GAS)
Alpine A290
Acura MDX (2025+)
Acura ZDX (2024+)
Buick Enclave (2025+)
Buick Envision (2024+)
Cadillac Celestiq
Cadillac CT5 (2025+)
Cadillac Escalade IQ
Cadillac Lyriq
Cadillac Optiq
Cadillac Vistiq
Cadillac XT4 (2024+)
Chevrolet Blazer EV
Chevrolet Colorado (2023+)
Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray, Z06 (2024+)
Chevrolet Equinox (2025+)
Chevrolet Equinox EV
Chevrolet Silverado (2022+)
Chevrolet Silverado EV
Chevrolet Suburban (2022+)
Chevrolet Tahoe (2022+)
Chevrolet Traverse (2024+)
Ford Expedition (2025+)
Ford Explorer (2025+)
GMC Acadia (2024+)
GMC Canyon (2023+)
GMC Hummer EV
GMC Sierra (2022+)
GMC Terrain (2025+)
GMC Yukon (2022+)
Honda Accord (2023+)
Honda Civic (2025+)
Honda Passport (2025+)
Honda Prologue (2024+)
Infiniti QX80 (2025+)
Lincoln Aviator (2025+)
Lincoln Nautilus (2024+)
Lincoln Navigator (2025+)
Mitsubishi ASX (2024+)
Nissan Armada (2025+)
Nissan Murano (2025+)
Nissan Patrol (2025+)
Nissan Qashqai (2024+)
Nissan Rogue (2024+)
Polestar 2
Polestar 3
Polestar 4
Polestar 5
Renault 4 E-Tech
Renault 5 E-Tech
Renault Austral
Renault Captur (2024+)
Renault Espace (2024+)
Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric
Renault Master (2024+)
Renault Rafale
Renault Scénic E-Tech (2025+)
Renault Symbioz
Volvo C40 / EC40
Volvo EX30
Volvo EX90
Volvo S60 (2023+)
Volvo S90 (2022+)
Volvo V60, V60 Cross Country (2023+)
Volvo V90, V90 Cross Country (2022+)
Volvo XC40 (excluding T2 engine model) (2023+)
Volvo XC40 Recharge / EX40 (only BEV version)
Volvo XC60 (2022+)
Volvo XC90 (2023+)
Vehicles with Android Automotive (without GAS)
Alfa Romeo Tonale
Audi Q4 e-tron (2024+)
Audi Q5 (2024+)
Audi Q6 e-tron (2024+)
Audi Q8 e-tron (2024+)
Audi Q8 (2024+)
Audi A3 (2024+)
Audi A5 (2024+)
Audi A6 (2024+)
Audi A7 (2024+)
Audi A8 (2024+)
Audi e-tron GT (2024+)
BMW X1 (2023+)
BMW X2 (2024+)
BMW X3 (2024+)
BMW 1 Series (2024+)
Chrysler Pacifica (2021+)
Dacia Duster (2024+)
Dodge Durango (2021+)
Dodge Hornet (2021+)
Fiat New 500
Lotus Eletre
Lotus Emeya
Lucid Air
Lynk & Co 01
Maserati Ghibli (2022+)
Maserati GranTurismo (2022+)
Maserati Grecale (2022+)
Maserati Levante (2022+)
Maserati MC20 (2022+)
Maserati Quattroporte (2022+)
Nissan Interstar (2024+)
Porsche Macan (2024+)
Porsche Taycan (2025+)
Rivian R1S
Rivian R1T
Togg T10X
See also
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References
External links
Official website
Android Automotive page at the AOSP
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