BMW Confirms “At present no plans to supply CarPlay Extremely”

Apple’s new CarPlay Extremely system is lastly right here, bringing a extra immersive model of its in-car interface to manufacturing autos. However should you’re a BMW driver hoping to get it anytime quickly, don’t maintain your breath. A BMW AG spokesperson confirmed this week: “BMW presently has no plans to combine Apple CarPlay Extremely.”

That echoes what the corporate mentioned again in 2022, when Apple first previewed the next-generation software program. Regardless of BMW initially being listed as a future associate, the corporate hasn’t modified course.

What CarPlay Extremely Truly Modifications

Not like the usual model of CarPlay, which is restricted to the primary infotainment display screen, CarPlay Extremely extends throughout all the automobile’s shows—together with the instrument cluster, head-up show, and even passenger-side screens. It additionally permits drivers to manage car capabilities like local weather, media, and navigation solely via Apple’s interface. Siri voice instructions, Apple Maps within the speedometer, and customized widgets are all a part of the bundle. Aston Martin is the primary automaker to supply it, with others like Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis anticipated to observe.

Why BMW Is Saying No

iDrive X

As an alternative of integrating CarPlay Extremely, BMW is focusing by itself working system—iDrive X. The system will debut within the new BMW iX3 and unfold throughout all future Neue Klasse fashions. iDrive X features a characteristic referred to as Panoramic Show, which initiatives info alongside the underside fringe of the windshield. It’s designed to be a part of a totally native BMW setting, tightly built-in with the model’s personal digital design and consumer expertise.

That stage of integration is probably going one motive BMW isn’t embracing Apple’s deeper takeover of in-car shows. As of now, third-party platforms like CarPlay and Android Auto will stay out there in the primary display screen.

Who Is Supporting CarPlay Extremely?

Whereas BMW is out, right here’s the present checklist of automakers nonetheless planning to assist CarPlay Extremely as of July 2025:

• Acura
• Aston Martin
• Ford
• Genesis
• Honda
• Hyundai
• Infiniti
• Jaguar
• Kia
• Land Rover
• Lincoln
• Nissan
• Porsche

BMW isn’t on the checklist, and primarily based on the corporate’s newest assertion, it received’t be becoming a member of anytime quickly.