What cars have wireless Apple CarPlay?

Back in 2014, Apple CarPlay launched as a niche feature — the first vehicle to support it was the rare and costly Ferrari FF. It took a few years for support to go mainstream. Thankfully, support is so widespread as of 2024 that it’s almost harder to find a vehicle without it, even when shopping for used models. There are some brand exceptions on that front, which I’ll outline later.

If you want wireless CarPlay specifically, though, that’s not always easy to track down. Most cars come with USB ports, but automakers aren’t always willing to meet CarPlay’s wireless requirements — and if they are, they might reserve support for more expensive trims.

What are the requirements for wireless CarPlay?

The problem is with automakers

On your end, you’re probably set. To get the modern CarPlay experience, all you need is an iPhone running iOS 13 or later. Make sure Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are on — you can do this by opening the Settings app or swiping down over the battery indicator to open Control Center. It’s best to be running the latest version of iOS that your iPhone supports.

Any barrier is usually with automakers, not your iPhone. Wireless CarPlay requires a vehicle with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and automakers are sometimes unwilling to spend on a Wi-Fi radio for cheaper trims. Used cars may come from a middle-ground period when CarPlay was available, but Wi-Fi was pure luxury. You can potentially get around these limitations with a wireless CarPlay adapter. However, in this guide, we’re focusing on cars that have support built-in.

If you do find a vehicle with wireless CarPlay, you can set it up with these steps:

1. Check that Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are on in Control Center (above).
2. Make sure your car’s audio source is set to wireless/Bluetooth.
3. Press and hold the voice command button on the steering wheel.
4. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
5. Select the CarPlay hotspot, and make sure Auto-Join is turned on.
6. Go to Settings > General > CarPlay and choose your vehicle.

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What cars have wireless Apple CarPlay?

Do your research before pulling the trigger

For whatever reason, Apple refuses to provide an up-to-date roster of vehicles with wireless CarPlay compatibility. The models below, though, support at least one form of wireless smartphone integration as of February 2024 (according to Cars.com), and it’s unlikely for a vehicle to support Android Auto without also offering CarPlay. That’s especially true in North America, where Apple controls a significant portion of the smartphone market.

Here’s a breakdown by brand:

Acura

Acura

Alfa Romeo

Audi

• A3
• A4
• A5
• A6
• A7
• A8
• E-Tron GT
• Q3
• Q4 e-Tron
• Q5
• Q7
• Q8/Q8 e-Tron

Bentley

BMW

BMW 

• 2 Series
• 3 Series
• 4 Series
• 5 Series
• 7 Series
• 8 Series
• iX
• i4
• i5
• i7
• XM
• X1
• X2
• X3
• X4
• X5
• X6
• X7
• Z4

Buick

• Enclave
• Encore GX
• Envision
• Envista

Cadillac

• CT4
• CT5
• Escalade/Escalade ESV
• Lyriq
• XT4
• XT5
• XT6

Chevrolet

Chevrolet

• Blazer
• Camaro
• Colorado
• Corvette
• Equinox
• Malibu
• Silverado EV
• Silverado 1500
• Silverado 2500/3500
• Suburban/Tahoe
• Trailblazer
• Traverse
• Trax

Chrysler

Dodge

Fiat

Ford

Ford

• Bronco
• Edge
• Escape
• Expedition/Expedition Max
• F-150/F-150 Lightning
• F-Series Super Duty
• Mustang/Mustang Mach-E
• Ranger

GMC

GMC

• Acadia
• Canyon
• Hummer EV Pickup/SUV
• Sierra 1500
• Sierra 2500/3500
• Terrain
• Yukon/Yukon XL

Honda

• Accord
• Civic
• CR-V
• HR-V
• Pilot
• Prologue
• Ridgeline

Hyundai

• Elantra
• Kona/Kona Electric
• Santa Cruz
• Santa Fe
• Sonata
• Tucson
• Venue

Ineos

Infiniti

Jaguar

• E-Pace
• F-Pace
• F-Type
• I-Pace
• XF

Jeep

• Compass
• Gladiator
• Grand Cherokee/Grand Cherokee L
• Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer
• Wrangler

Kia

KIA

• Carnival
• EV9
• Forte
• K5
• Niro
• Seltos
• Sorento
• Sportage

Lamborghini

Land Rover

• Defender
• Discovery Sport
• Range Rover
• Range Rover Evoque
• Range Rover Sport
• Range Rover Velar

Lexus

• ES
• GX
• LC
• LS
• LX
• NX
• RX
• RZ
• TX
• UX

Lincoln

• Corsair
• Nautilus
• Navigator/Navigator L

Lucid

Maserati

• Ghibli
• GranTurismo
• Grecale
• Levante
• Quattroporte

Mazda

• CX-30
• CX-5
• CX-50
• CX-90
• Mazda3
• MX-5 Miata

Mercedes-Benz

• C-Class
• EQB
• EQE Sedan/SUV
• EQS Sedan/SUV
• GLA
• GLB
• GLC
• GLE
• GLS

Mini

• Clubman
• Convertible
• Hardtop/SE Hardtop

Mitsubishi

Nissan

• Altima
• Ariya
• Armada
• Frontier
• Pathfinder
• Rogue
• Titan/Titan XD
• Z

Porsche

• 911
• Cayenne
• Macan
• Panamera
• Taycan

Ram

Subaru

• Ascent
• Crosstrek
• Impreza
• Legacy
• Outback
• Solterra
• WRX

Toyota

• bZ4X
• Corolla/Corolla Hatchback/GR Corolla
• Corolla Cross
• Crown/Crown Signia
• Highlander/Grand Highlander
• GR Supra
• Land Cruiser
• Mirai
• Prius
• RAV4
• Sequoia
• Tacoma
• Tundra
• Venza

Volkswagen

Electrify America

• Arteon
• Atlas/Atlas Cross Sport
• Golf GTI/Golf R
• ID.4,
• Jetta/Jetta GLI
• Taos
• Tiguan

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What about Tesla and Rivian?

Do they have superior software? Maybe they’re just playing hardball

Rivian

You’ve probably noticed the absence of Tesla and Rivian in this list, as well as several other prominent EV names. Tesla and Rivian, at least, pride themselves on their custom operating systems, which are a notch above most automakers and tightly integrated with car functions. Running CarPlay alongside that software would be complicated, taking over part of a screen that’s required for basic things like autopilot or adjusting air conditioning. CarPlay would be frequently redundant anyway, given integrated media and navigation apps, the latter already geared towards finding EV chargers on the go.

There’s also a matter of exerting control. While Apple doesn’t charge a licensing fee for CarPlay (in its non-next-gen form), supporting CarPlay does mean adapting design and engineering plans and devoting resources to compatibility with future iPhones and iOS updates. Companies like Rivian may have to do their own software development, but the tradeoff is the ability to evolve in whatever direction they want and at their own pace.