OMG! No CarPlay? Living With the Chevy Equinox EV Interface
The internet grabbed its torches and pitchforks when General Motors announced it was eliminating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its EVs. But… what if GM’s system works just fine without them? Unlike most brands, Chevrolet throws in eight years of free interface connectivity, so there’s no subscription fee. Tom Voelk spent five days in a Chevy Equinox EV to see if the system (originally dubbed Ultifi) works. He finds some hiccups along the way, plus some real advantages.
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About Tom: Tom Voelk is an award-winning automotive contributor to The New York Times. His podcast was the first to win an Emmy Award (and he's won for photography, editing, producing and reporting).
00:00 GM Interface Without CarPlay or Android Auto
00:37 Vehicle Overview
2:40 Does It Work With iPhones?
3:33 Making Phone Calls
3:50 Sending and Receiving Texts
4:16 Maps
4:40 Voice Prompts
4:53 Charging Routing
5:18 Issues I Had
5:50 Light Switch
6:03 General Functionality
6:37 Music Streaming and Apps
7:55 Summing It Up
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