Groks voice mode comes to Apple CarPlay

May 8, 2026

Grok CarPlay

Apple CarPlay users just got another AI assistant option for their cars: Grok.

On Friday, SpaceXAI (the SpaceX's subdivision that focuses on artificial intelligence) announced that Grok's voice mode is now available in Apple CarPlay.

Technically, Grok was already available in CarPlay, but it merely consisted of a placeholder app that displayed a "coming soon" message. Now, you can tap on the Grok icon, launch a new voice chat, and start chatting to the assistant.

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.

Grok follows ChatGPT, which was made available in CarPlay in April 2026. Apple originally added support for AI chatbots in CarPlay in February.

As is the case with other AI chatbots in CarPlay, you can't just invoke Grok via a voice command; you have to start the app manually before you can start talking to it. Another caveat is that you can't issue Grok commands to do stuff on your iPhone or in your car, but you can ask it about...stuff.

Some Tesla drivers, on the other hand, do get the luxury of invoking Grok with a "Hey Grok" voice command. The functionality was added in the company's latest "spring update," though availability varies by region.

Previous Article
Nintendo is raising the price of the Switch 2 — where to buy before the hike hits
Nintendo is raising the price of the Switch 2 — where to buy before the hike hits

Nintendo is raising the price of the Switch 2 by $50 this September, but you can still snag it for $449.99 ...

Next Article
Blair Underwood on honoring his mother, creating a legacy, and how he feels about AI
Blair Underwood on honoring his mother, creating a legacy, and how he feels about AI

Still need a Mother's Day gift? We recommend Blair Underwood's new book, "A Soldier's Wife."