The electric Polestar 2 and a host of Volvo models will soon receive Amazon Prime Video on their infotainment systems through an over-the-air update being introduced around the world.
Polestar’s Tesla Model 3 rival was the first car on the market using Google’s Android Automotive OS when it launched in 2019 and it remains one of the best systems on the market. Most recently, this system was updated to include the YouTube app and is now receiving Amazon Prime Video. Importantly, the streaming service will only be accessible when the car is charging or parked.
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Prime Video joins a host of other apps already offered through the Polestar 2’s system, including Waze, EasyPark, AccuWeather, Range Assistant, Journey Log, and A Better Routeplanner. It’s safe to assume that Polestar’s upcoming models, like the 3 and 4, will both leave the factory with Prime Video installed.
Volvo is following suit. The Swedish firm has confirmed that all of its models with Google built-in around the world, except those in China, South Korea, and Vietnam, will receive YouTube as part of an over-the-air update while Prime Video will be available to download from Google Play. The over-the-air update will be rolled out gradually market by market from September 18.
“Adding access to services such as Prime Video and YouTube in our cars bolsters the continuously growing list of software and applications to make lives for our drivers better,” Volvo Cars global head of new car programmes Erik Severinson said. “We are delivering on our promise of building cars that grow with our customers over time.”
There’s plenty else to look forward to from Volvo. The company is hard at work on the all-electric EX90 and while it was recently delayed due to the complexity of its software, it represents an exciting new front for the brand’s EV future.
