Polestar integrates Google Gemini AI for conversational in-car experience
Polestar today starts rolling out Google Gemini, an advanced AI assistant, to its vehicles in the US, replacing Google Assistant with natural conversation capabilities.
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What Happened
Polestar began rolling out Google Gemini to its vehicles on 30 April 2026, starting with US customers who have US English language settings. The update replaces Google Assistant with an AI that understands context, asks follow-up questions, and handles multi-turn dialogue. Drivers can say things like 'Hey Google, let’s find a supermarket on the way home, and let Joe know I am on my way.' All models except Polestar 1 are eligible, and additional regions and languages will follow.
“Google Gemini represents a fundamental shift for Polestar drivers and how they interact with their vehicles. Together with Google, we replace outdated command structures with an advanced AI model that enables free-flowing conversation.”
- Conversational queries: drivers can use complex, multi-turn dialogue
- Gemini Live: a hands-free conversation tool for brainstorming ideas, recipes, and more
- In-car translation: dictate text and have it translated to another language before sending
Why this matters
The integration lets drivers use complex conversational queries instead of memorized commands, and includes hands-free conversation and in-car translation, making interactions more intuitive.
Terms in This Story
- Large Language Model (LLM)
- An AI model trained on vast amounts of text data to understand and generate human-like language.
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