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Tesla's Apple CarPlay Launch Delayed Past Late 2025

2/16/2026

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  • Tesla's Apple CarPlay integration is delayed because Apple Maps and Tesla's navigation system are incompatible, pushing the rollout past late 2025.
  • The rollout is delayed because iOS 26 adoption is slow, with 74% of recent iPhones running iOS 26.
  • The feature will operate within Tesla's interface, enabling simultaneous use of Apple CarPlay and Tesla systems.
  • No official launch date has been set, and Tesla remains committed to implementing CarPlay.