- Volvo will be one of the reference platforms for Google’s Dev work
- Volvo cars will be the first to receive Google Gemini in the vehicle
- The Swedish company showed an EX90 with Gemini on Google I/O
Volvo has announced that it will be a key player in Google’s delivery of Android Automotive updates that acts as one of Tech Giant’s reference hardware platforms to speed up the introduction of new in-car features.
The Swedish Marque, which shows the partnership on Google’s recent I/O 2025 event, said it will be among the first in the world to debut Geminis ‘Conversational’ AI in his vehicle, which emphasizes what it might look like with an EX90 demonstration vehicle.
Volvo, together with the sister company Polestar, was among the first carmakers to use an Android Automotive operating system, introduced the Google platform in the car and allowed for a more trouble-free, tablet-like infotainment experience.
Now Volvo customers will be among the first in the world to make use of Gemini to exploit AI’s power to offer a more conversation approach to the typical voice assistant.
Alongside being able to ask detailed questions about the vehicle (‘How do I change a tire?’ Or ‘When is my next service?’ Are just a few examples), drivers will easily be able to navigate to places based on conversation requests.
Naving to a charging point close to a high -rated café will be as easy as asking this question instead of having to make more clumsy inputs for Google Maps.
Reducing the driver’s distraction is undoubtedly the most important driver behind the technology and negates the temptation to search the web on suggestion when you are behind the wheel or interact with a cumbersome touch screen.
Volvo says this kind of natural conversation can help reduce “your cognitive load, so you can stay focused on driving, reducing distractions for everyone on board”.
Analysis: Gemini has the potential to revolutionize navigation
The message is good news for drivers as it means that Volvo – without a doubt the last word in car safety – will have an active input into the new connected experiences that Google delivers.
A heavy use of Gemini AI will not only reduce the amount of distractions suffering from modern car infotainment systems, but should also limit the amount of clumsy voice inputs currently required to send a message or navigate to something other than a very precise destination.
Especially in a world of electric vehicles, how fast navigating to nearby charging stations is often required on aircraft, Gemini will be able to whittle these results down to the fastest business, the near public amenities or even points with the lowest costs per day. Kilowatt.
Plus, the opportunity to connect Google’s Ratings and Reviews -Platform also means it will be easier to find quickly and even book the best places to visit, while greater integration with G drive, calendars and more hopefully will make these hours on the road a little more productive.
Overall, all of these features will hopefully reduce the temptation for drivers to resort to picking up a smartphone in frustration, increasing the security of our ways.
