# Smartphone-Like EV Interfaces Volvo Unveils the Polestar 3’s Android Automotive Interface By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-01-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-3 References: [arstechnica](https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/01/with-qualcomm-and-android-the-polestar-3-is-more-smartphone-like-than-ever/) & [volvocars](https://www.volvocars.com/en-ca)  Swedish multinational car manufacturer Volvo has teamed up with [Qualcomm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-phone) and Google to build a smartphone-like infotainment interface for the [Polestar 3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safetycentric-electric-suv) -- an all-electric SUV due to launch sometime in 2022. The new vehicle will come equipped with the brand's new Android Automotive OS, a custom Android infotainment system that can run regardless of whether the driver owns an Android phone. Previously, the [Polestar 2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-4-1) relied on an x86 chip. Whereas the Android Automotive OS utilizes a Qualcomm smartphone chip combined with Google's smartphone OS, dubbed the 'Snapdragon Cockpit Platform Gen 3.' Some notable features of the new Android set-up include RF capabilities such as Wi-Fi 6, 5G, and more recent Bluetooth, and an improved interface display geared towards multitasking. Image Credit: Volvo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smartphone-like EV Interfaces:** Car makers partnering with tech companies to develop smartphone-like car interfaces. - **Android Automotive OS:** Increased adoption of Android Automotive OS in all-electric cars. - **Improved Infotainment Systems:** Increasing focus on improving the infotainment system in electric vehicles for better user experience. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Car manufacturers partnering with tech giants to develop advanced software for electric cars. - **Technology:** Increased adoption of advanced technologies in all-electric cars. - **Electronics:** Designing and developing advanced electronics for better infotainment system in electric vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant EV Brand Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-phone.md) - [Safety-Centric Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safetycentric-electric-suv.md) - [Android-Powered Infotainment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-ford-explorer.md) - [Intelligent Infotainment System Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-infotainment-system.md) - [516 HP All-Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-suv.md) - [AI-Powered Driving Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-driving-app.md) - [In-Car AI Chatbots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-and-google.md) - [Smartphone-Brand Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonebrand-electric-sedans.md) - [Content-Streaming Infotainment Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-cars.md)