Rivian Says ‘Customers Will Appreciate’ Lack of CarPlay Eventually

Rivian says ‘customers will appreciate’ lack of CarPlay eventually

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe was interviewed on the Decoder podcast and defended the company’s decision not to support Apple CarPlay.

Rivian CEO on CarPlay, Lidar, and affordable EVs

Rivian’s RJ Scaringe talks to Decoder guest host Joanna Stern about the road to R2 and his convictions around in-car software.

Rivian CEO Doubles Down on Decision to Not Offer Apple CarPlay

On the latest episode of The Verge's Decoder podcast, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe told guest host Joanna Stern why the EV maker continues to pass on Apple's...

Rivian’s CEO Would Rather Lose You As A Buyer Than Add Apple CarPlay

CEO says CarPlay and Android Auto feel too generic for Rivian’s UX. Rivian will add voice, messaging, and mapping features within 18 months The company accepts that it may lose buyers by not offering Apple CarPlay. Many drivers see seamless smartphone integration as essential, but Rivian continues to stand firm on its decision to skip Apple CarPlay on its EVs. The company believes its own infotainment platform can deliver a more cohesive, person…

Rivian says drivers will 'appreciate' losing CarPlay in time, I beg to differ

Auto manufacturers are slowly putting smartphone-based infotainment systems Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in the rear-view mirror, and one of the newer companies on the starting grid reckons drivers will eventually thank them for it. While General Motors has controversially transitioned to its own in-car software and two of the major EV makers Tesla and Rivian have never offered it in the first place. Many other luxury brands have backed away f…

Rivian CEO defends skipping CarPlay, says its own software will do better

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has made it clear that Apple’s CarPlay will not be coming to Rivian vehicles anytime soon. Speaking on The Verge’s Decoder podcast, Scaringe defended the company’s stance, saying Rivian wants to build a deeply connected, intelligent... Read more at Rivian CEO defends skipping CarPlay, says its own software will do better