Author: Ryan Darby | Reading Time: 4 minutes | Published 07/01/2022 | Edited: Tori Edmonds 14/07/2025

Author: Ryan Darby
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Published 07/01/2022
Edited: Tori Edmonds 14/07/2025

Cars supporting wireless Apple CarPlay: Full list

Smartphone connectivity is one of the most in-demand features that drivers look for when searching for their next car lease.                                                                  

This can be in the form of your car’s own infotainment system, or a method growing hugely in popularity: Apple CarPlay for iOS, or Android Auto for Android users.

But today we’ll be focusing on the Apple CarPlay side of things and whether it connects wirelessly, as it’s been estimated there are around 24 million iPhone users in the UK.

And who can blame them.

What is wireless Apple CarPlay?

Apple CarPlay enables you to connect your iPhone to your car’s infotainment system, giving you access and control to your phone’s features, which will be displayed on your infotainment screen.

Originally, this connection was via a Lightning cable from the USB port to your phone. But with wireless Apple CarPlay, no cable is required.

A connection is made via Bluetooth for initial pairing, and then a Wi-Fi connection is established for data transfer. This then allows for your iPhone’s screen to be mirrored onto your car’s display.

The benefits of wireless Apple CarPlay are allowing for automatic connection between your car and phone when you get in your car and turn it on.

Less time faffing, so you can get on the road and on your jolly way.

 

Ford Explorer infotainment screen

Apple CarPlay on infotainment screen

What does Apple CarPlay allow you to do?

But what does wireless Apple CarPlay actually allow you to do, we hear you ask?

It mirrors your phone to appear on the infotainment screen in a car-friendly interface; giving you access to a lot of your iPhone Apple applications and many third-party apps that are CarPlay compatible.

These Apple apps include:

  • Apple Maps
  • Phone app
  • Messages app
  • Apple music
  • Apple podcasts
  • Calendar
  • Audiobooks
  • News
  • Podcasts
  • Radio
  • Weather

Third party compatible apps:

  • Spotify
  • WhatsApp
  • Waze
  • Audible
  • PlugShare

And many more

You’ll also have access to Siri, and be able to give commands via voice control so you can keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the steering wheel.

Why is Apple CarPlay not standard in all cars?

Unfortunately, not all cars are compatible with wireless Apple CarPlay. Although it was introduced in 2015, it took a further few years for it to become widely adopted by car manufacturers.

Unsurprisingly, it’s very popular, but you won’t find it in every car. This is mainly due to cost and additional technical hardware.

Some manufacturers that do offer wireless Apple CarPlay as a premium feature and won't include it in the basic spec of a car. Although, the demand for wireless Apple CarPlay is high, and is pushing more manufacturers to include it in the base model.

You’re more likely to have wireless Apple CarPlay in a brand-new car compared to an eight-year older model of the same car. So, leasing a new car is a more affordable way to get your hands on the latest tech and wireless Apple CarPlay, without forking out your life savings in one fell swoop.

But always check your car’s features before making a decision, as it’s not automatically included in every new car, but it’s in many.

Cars which have wireless Apple CarPlay

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. F
  6. G
  7. H
  8. I
  9. J
  10. K
  11. L
  12. M
  13. N
  14. O
  15. P
  16. R
  17. S
  18. T
  19. V
  20. X

This isn’t an exhaustive list, but includes every car we lease here at Carparison, and more. Just bear in mind that this list only applies to 2025 model year cars.

For example, a 2025 Volkswagen Golf supports wireless Apple CarPlay as mentioned in our list, but this doesn't apply to a 2015 Golf. For older models, you'll need to check the manufacturer's brochure for specific information relating to your spec and year.

Cars that have wireless Apple CarPlay

INEOS

INEOS vehicles are expected to come with wireless Apple CarPlay as standard when they hit the market.

 

Land Rover

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

 

Lexus

 

Lotus

 

Maserati

 

Mazda

 

Mercedes-Benz

  • Mercedes-Benz A-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz EQE
  • Mercedes-Benz EQS
  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz EQA
  • Mercedes-Benz EQB
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA
  • Mercedes-Benz GLB
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS
  • Mercedes-Benz G-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz B-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE
  • Mercedes-Benz EQV
  • Mercedes-Benz V-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo

 

MG Motor UK

 

MINI

  • MINI Cooper Electric
  • MINI Aceman
  • MINI Countryman Electric
  • MINI Cooper
  • MINI Cooper Convertible
  • MINI Countryman

 

Tesla

Tesla doesn't support Apple CarPlay or Android Auto – instead, they've developed their own proprietary infotainment system.

Tesla being Tesla, their system is definitely up to scratch.

 

Toyota

 

XPENG

  • XPENG G6
  • XPENG X9

 

We've covered every car we lease at Carparison and then some, but this isn't every car ever made.

If you don't spot your car on the list, it's worth having a look at the manufacturer's brochure – wireless Apple CarPlay might be available on higher specs, or there might be similar models that include it.

 

Found your dream lease car in this blog with wireless Apple CarPlay?

Ryan Darby

Ryan Darby

Ryan takes the lead on all things 'wordy'. With a sports media background, a true passion for cars, and a LOT of driving experience under his belt, he'll make sure you have all the information you need, when you need it.