Google’s Android Automotive OS is Adding Support for All Car Functions 

Google detailed yesterday its plans to extend its Android Automotive OS infotainment platform and make it capable of controlling all vehicle functions. To that end, the company announced the Android Automotive OS for Software Defined Vehicles (SDV), an open platform that car makers will be able to use in place of proprietary software to handle the non-safety parts of vehicles.

Android Automotive OS SDV will be able to control various car components such as “the seat actuator, instrument cluster, climate control, lighting, cameras, mirrors, telemetry, and more,” Google said. The platform will also support granular updates that can be deployed over the air, and Google believes its advanced telemetry and AI training feedback loops will help car makers to reduce development costs.

“This new foundation, built in collaboration with our automotive partners, provides an open infrastructure for the non-safety parts of vehicles—allowing carmakers more choice and time to focus on delivering unique experiences and innovations their customers love. For drivers, these in-car experiences will feel much more cohesive and the latest features will reach your driveway faster. From a truly integrated voice experience to proactive maintenance reminders, your car will become a true extension of your digital life, Google said yesterday.

Google is already working with Qualcomm and the Renault Group to create an open automotive ecosystem, and the company plans to open-source its new Android Automotive OS SDV platform later this year. The upcoming Renault Trafic e-Tech, which will enter production in late 2026, is also the first announced vehicle to leverage the new platform for software-defined vehicles.