Xpeng expands Google partnership to bring Google Play to vehicles
XPEV•Xpeng expanded its collaboration with Google to integrate Google Play into its AI-powered cockpits, with launch scheduled for early 2027. The Android Automotive OS-based system is expected to offer phone-optional access to hundreds of automotive apps across more than 100 countries.
1. In-vehicle app access
Xpeng expanded its collaboration with Google to bring Google Play directly into its AI-powered cockpits. Scheduled to launch in early 2027, the integration will provide phone-optional access to hundreds of automotive apps from more than 100 countries. Users will be able to open and interact with downloaded apps through the vehicle’s multilingual voice assistant.
2. Earlier integration
The expansion follows the July 2026 integration of Google Maps’ Auto SDK for navigation and overseas driver-assistance systems.
