exactly the reason Tesla chose to not support it
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Some of the bugs still exist to this date.
If you're talking USD, you can get a brand new Tesla for as little as $46,190 MSRP; and possibly even less if your state has EV tax credits/rebates.
In 2/3 years Apple will be announcing Apple Car so why start trying to get Tesla to get CarPlay installed now when their own car is almost here?
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I think they both hate each other. Let’s be real, it’s 2022 and we cannot even name a single product or feature Tesla and Apple have worked together on. Let's be real here
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Tesla owners should prepare for an OTA update to mitigate this which will most likely brick their car in the process.
Musk is being a child because of the rumors that Apple chose not to buy Tesla when it supposedly was offered to them years ago. Besides, Apple, if they do produce a vehicle themselves will be directly competing with Tesla.
Elon Musk HATES Apple in general.
That’s the main reason why they will NEVER bring any integration with Apple ecosystem.
(Heck, from what heard from my close cirlcle, there was one proposal that Musk suggested where it would block ANY Apple devices from connecting via Bluetooth and pop up would appear suggesting user switch to android phone. Tesla board had other plans since that would DEFINITELY bring DOJ’s attention)
Besides, Musk is SUPER afraid of Apple Car, a “device” (yes, Apple car is considered a device, despite being a car) that will most likely destroy Tesla in long run.
That’s the main reason why they will NEVER bring any integration with Apple ecosystem.
(Heck, from what heard from my close cirlcle, there was one proposal that Musk suggested where it would block ANY Apple devices from connecting via Bluetooth and pop up would appear suggesting user switch to android phone. Tesla board had other plans since that would DEFINITELY bring DOJ’s attention)
Besides, Musk is SUPER afraid of Apple Car, a “device” (yes, Apple car is considered a device, despite being a car) that will most likely destroy Tesla in long run.
While I miss CarPlay and the Tesla infotainment center isn't the greatest, I wouldn't hold out from buying a Tesla just because of the lack of CarPlay. I bought a Model Y long range last year and it's one of the most fun cars I've driven. I usually buy a new car every 3-4 years and I've owned many in my day, and this is one of my favorite. This is my first EV, and I don't see myself going back to an ICE car for my daily. I'll still keep an old project car around just to wrench on but I'm a convert. That being said, I do wish my Tesla had CarPlay.
True, but for a while even GM's OnStar was included on non-GM brands like Audi, Acura and Honda.
If this is correct, I'm surprised. Obviously a passenger can use the system too, but a basic safety principal of infotainment systems seems to be that they don't allow anything that could distract the driver more than momentarily whilst the vehicle is in motion (no video, no web browser, no scrolling text etc). Any information should be available at a quick glance. Of course there's a degree of subjectivity there, but I'd suggest that any driver activity involving time-synced lyrics wouldn't include paying sufficient attention to the road.
Meanwhile, I wish Apple would hurry up and develop an Apple Music app for Android Automotive on my Polestar 2.
Oh it’s worse than that. The teslarati hate Apple and Android. They think Tesla software is the best and hate that people want options.
I’m not joking either. Look in forums where people dare to ask for CarPlay.
It's funny how non-corporate people are on this forums. "Tesla" as a corporation doesn't hate anyone. Same with Apple.
What really happens in real life is that CarPlay (or AA) just isn't a priority. Everyone has limited resources, and you set your priorities by what your customers are asking for. Personal dislike can affect priority, but that sort of "I hate Apple" doesn't really matter unless it comes directly from the upper echelons.
Are Tesla owners clamoring for CarPlay? Probably not. Tesla's selling a ton of cars, and the lack of CarPlay isn't hurting them at all. Ergo low priority.
What really happens in real life is that CarPlay (or AA) just isn't a priority. Everyone has limited resources, and you set your priorities by what your customers are asking for. Personal dislike can affect priority, but that sort of "I hate Apple" doesn't really matter unless it comes directly from the upper echelons.
Are Tesla owners clamoring for CarPlay? Probably not. Tesla's selling a ton of cars, and the lack of CarPlay isn't hurting them at all. Ergo low priority.
Let's be honest. Some of the "hate" expressed on this forum for non-Apple products and companies can be just as bad or worse.
Specially if your in a loan on a $25K ICEV + Gas. Savings adds up fast over the term (if you can home charge). I honestly don't miss CarPlay. Stuck a Autosonus iPhone/charger & holder in my Y, and that took care of the times I wanted my phone in front of me.
Never had battery issues in the past but my past two phones have had the batteries destroyed within a year and I’m blaming CarPlay even with smart charging features. On my 12 mini my battery health was at 86% 7 months in and apple told me this was completely normal. They still win because I upgraded to a 13 pro. I won’t be using CarPlay, even if my anecdote seems inaccurate.
it's his ego that is in the way ...
I own 2 Teslas and I have never found a want for Apple CarPlay. Their media system isn't perfect but it's far and beyond anything else I've ever seen in any other car.
My wife's ICE car has CarPlay but it needs it because it's so technologically antiquated even though it's a 2018 car!
My wife's ICE car has CarPlay but it needs it because it's so technologically antiquated even though it's a 2018 car!
uh, Toyota has CarPlay option for their vehicles, as far as I can tell.
so now you can "hack" Teslas to implement CarPlay ... what's next? "hack" it to make autopilot do things? this is scary, what automakers will learn from this is to lock down their systems to prevent this stuff from happening, rightfully though when it comes to autonomous driving features ...
only in the latest model for the past 2 years or so, not sure it is implemented in all vehicles yet ... posters point was that Toyota was late to the game
My Polestar 2 EV uses Android Auto as its platform. I have all Apple products including iPhones and really have not felt left out not having Apple CarPlay instead of Google Play in the car, although there is a bit of a learning curve for me. They are adding Apple CarPlay later for whatever reason. At least it is not a Tesla 
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I like that Teslas don't have CarPlay... makes it easy to downselect. I am currently planning an EV purchase and won't even start looking at Teslas because of this. Currently the Ford Mach-E is at the top of my list.
? Tesla can't even get FSD working (Musk told us we'd see full self driving Teslas in 2020) and you want them to work on implementing CarPlay? ?