Chevy EV Google Operating System Review 

Thank you for the video. I have been trying my best to get used to this new system without apple CarPlay. I can get by but it's far from a good experience in many ways. CarPlay was easy, fast and Safer to use while driving.

Great detailed demonstration of setup and first time user experiences! It obviously is a big change for everyone used to the simplicity of AA/CarPlay … but I imagine that long-term owners/drivers will get accustomed to the native UI and it will work “well enough”. But there’s no question they will lose some sales for this bold decision.

Thank you for this closer look. I have had some sleepless nights thinking about whether or not I can survive without ACP. I wish it was an ala carte feature. I’d gladly pay to add it in.

Thanks for this video, Jill. My wife and I just purchased a Chevy Equinox EV. She has an iPhone and this will help her. I was wondering if you think GM could always update to add Apple Car Play if it enough people complain about it?

Great video, showed warts and all with the system, which many reviewers seem to gloss over. Sending that text message looked painful! How is this system connecting? Is the car connected via 5G? is it correct that this is included for 8 years at no additional cost? thanks!

We purchased a Chevrolet blazer EV. It’s very frustrating not to be able to integrate my Apple CarPlay. I’m reconsidering the purchase.

It matters! Main problem is after 8 years you are stuck! You must buy their system each month!

Does the Waze app also show up in the driver screen as Google Maps does? And will the Waze app be able to pre-condition the vehicle for charging or is this just by Google maps only?

One other note- the way that you have to access your texts, music, and podcasts is dangerous. You should never have to look at your phone in the vehicle if it is in motion. And one thing that most people are going to not understand is that Bluetooth is NOT the way you want your iPhone hooked up to the infotainment system. CarPlay uses WiFi to connect. So not only do you not have direct access to Apple Music and other high definition streaming apps, but with a Bluetooth connection you can’t access the high definition audio support that you have on the iPhone.

Not buying a Chevy. I had given the Blazer EV serious thought -- now, no chance whatsoever!!

It seems like a lot of effort that can be achieved easily with Car Play. I've only been watching this for a few minutes, but so far, from what I can see, that dog won't hunt.

Can't we load Apple Music through Google play? And then connect our account and listen to our play lists?

Just for the record, I'm an Android user. So, not having Apple Carplay is a moot point for me.

Hi Jill. How does the car get data? Turning on a hotspot on your phone to feed wifi to the car every time you drive could get real expensive real quick. Thanks.

Is RU-vid Music app available for this system?

Well sucks for iPhone users. But as someone whose life is all in Google this is actually great, more convenient than Android Auto as the assistant now can control the AC, maps know about state of charge etc. One of the strong reasons im getting a Sierra EV!

Did you say that the phone charger pad actually charged your phone?

Thank you so much for making this video. People need to understand how much this messes up your infotainment system in your vehicle if you are a iPhone user. It’s totally horrible. And it’s so completely stupid. They have the same system in the gas vehicles, but it includes the CarPlay app. They have over the air upgrade on these systems. So they could literally just give you an update and you could have everything you need. I hope that one day,hopefully soon, they will finally figure out what I and others have been telling them for a year now. This is a totally horrible thing to do, and it is going to cause people like me to not buy their vehicles anymore. I am a third generation GM customer. My grandfathers only had cars from GM. My father only had GM vehicles with one exception. He bought a Ford once, and he bought it for me. And I have had almost all GM vehicles. But I will not buy a GM vehicle again until they get smarter and stop this ridiculous nonsense. Sorry GM there are around 80 percent of iPhone owners who have said that they will not buy a vehicle that doesn’t have CarPlay. It’s not on Tesla or Rivian. Why GM wants to join them and be one of only three manufacturers in the world that doesn’t have CarPlay support is crazy.

this reads and sends text just like i do with car play now not understanding what the difference is

Neither do I miss my cassette player either.

I knew it was Google’s system, but I underestimated the obnoxiousness of them leveraging their ecosystem so hard. Syncing with a Gmail? Absolutely not. I know it isn’t required but this will allow Google to obtain sensitive data about millions of people who don’t know any better. Disgusting move by GM. There was absolutely nothing wrong with CarPlay or Android Auto, even less so with the next generation of CarPlay coming out. I love my Bolt and grew up in a family of GM UAW workers, but I will be looking to other manufacturers for my EV needs who don’t seek to sell my data and arbitrarily lock down core features of MY property.

It's been said that Tesla doesn't have AA or ACP yet no one really complains about that. And as always any new tech is never perfect. There are always things that get "perfected" with time. Not everyone needs so much access to everything on their phones while in their cars. I think the everyday person just drives and listens to music. So much tech going into vehicles it's crazy. But people want so many toys/bells and whistles, then complain when it doesn't suit their needs. As a driver, what is it you really need access to while driving?

Yeah, deal breaker. Bad move axing what is the most requested new car feature. And then pour salt in the wound by having it available on their Chinese market versions (Cadillac Optiq).

I wish they would just add Apple CarPlay back in.

Definitely, a big NO for me.

Great example of IT people making the lives of customers worse.

I don't use Android Auto as its useless in other Vehicles. Currently I have 2019 Equinox infotainment is superior to any other system, I have driven other brands nothing can top the chevy navigation. My Chevrolet App is how my Vehicle identifies me & my phone. A lot of added features in my Chevrolet App I can't use as its made for EV's. Looking forward to that. My infotainment connects to my phone very easily, I don't need to touch my phone as calls & phone book is uploaded. I can set up "favorite" calls. I don't use Apps that require subscription like Spotify that police your log in's. I have taken the time to download all my music on usb stick that I use for my home stereo and car works great. Especially with Chevy having the stereo controls on the back on the steering wheel, I don't need to touch the screen. Best part is my Navigation has North America maps, I can cross the border still get directions to places I want to go. I am soley using my Vehicle navigation as I shut off my phone data as I am not paying for data on a day trip across the border.

If your goal with this video was to reassure viewers about the setup process for a new car, it seems counterproductive to express your own frustration throughout. Many people are already aware that setting up a new car can be a bit tedious. However, your visible annoyance from the outset undermines the reassurance you aim to provide. I stopped watching around the six-minute mark because your evident irritation made it difficult to continue.