Volvo Becomes Google’s Testbed for Future In-Car AI Innovations
Expanding its partnership to integrate Gemini AI into its vehicles.
Summary
- Volvo expands partnership with Google to integrate Gemini AI into its vehicles
- Gemini will replace Google Assistant, enabling natural conversations for safer, smarter driving
- Volvo becomes a reference hardware platform for Android Automotive OS development
Volvo is deepening its partnership with Google to accelerate innovation in the connected car space, starting with the integration of Google Gemini AI. Announced at Google I/O 2025, the new collaboration will bring Gemini — Google’s latest conversational AI — to Volvo vehicles with Google built-in, starting with the EX90. Replacing Google Assistant later this year, Gemini allows drivers to interact more naturally with their cars, enabling features like multilingual message translation, user manual queries, and destination-specific information, all while helping reduce driver distraction.
Beyond Gemini, Volvo vehicles will now serve as a reference hardware platform for Android Automotive OS development. This means Volvo customers will be among the first to experience new Android features and performance updates, giving them early access to the latest in connected car technology. The joint effort not only enhances Volvo’s human-centric technology approach but also positions the automaker at the forefront of smart mobility.
