Geely will receive Google Maps, Gemini, and Google Play in 2027. Without a phone on the screen
Geely Holding announced a global partnership with Google on October 16, 2026. The first car equipped with Google Automotive Services is set to hit markets outside China and the U.S. in the second half of 2027. The manufacturer has not yet revealed the model or list of countries.
Maps, apps, and Gemini will operate directly in the car
The agreement includes Google Maps, the Google Play store, and the Gemini assistant. This is not about simply displaying Android Auto from a smartphone. These services are intended to be part of the car’s multimedia system, allowing drivers to access navigation, search for charging stations, install supported apps, and issue voice commands directly from the cockpit.
Google Automotive Services will gradually be available in selected models from Geely, Lynk & Co, Proton, Riddar, and Smart brands. The list may not be complete, as the conglomerate has a much larger portfolio that includes Volvo, Polestar, Zeekr, Lotus, LEVC, and Farizon, among others.
Geely states that implementation will depend on the development stage of specific vehicles, local regulations, and the availability of Google services in a given market. Therefore, there is no confirmation yet that any first model will be offered in Poland. Europe seems like a natural destination, but an official list of countries is still pending.
The concept itself is not new to the Chinese group. The Polestar 2 has used a system with built-in Google services since 2020. What’s changing is the scale—this solution is set to extend beyond a single premium brand and reach a larger portion of the conglomerate.
Geely Prepares Cars for Sale Outside China
Geely Holding’s chief technology officer, Shen Yuan, explained that modern cockpits can easily become overloaded with functions, menus, and screens. Integration with services that drivers are already familiar with from their phones aims to reduce the number of steps needed to find a destination, charger, or app. It sounds reasonable, though we won’t know the actual quality until the first car is unveiled. Just having the Google logo doesn’t guarantee a fast system or years of updates.
Meanwhile, Geely is developing other multimedia solutions. Zeekr signed a deal with AirConsole for in-car gaming, and in April 2026 it began collaborating with 3 Screen Solutions on a entertainment platform based on Android Automotive OS. The new agreement with Google clarifies this setup, but it still doesn’t specify whether all brands will use the same interface and range of apps.
The implementation timeline coincides with Geely’s aggressive expansion. In August, Geely Auto raised its export target for 2026 from 640,000 to 920,000 vehicles and set a goal of selling one million cars outside China. The entire group aims to achieve annual global sales of 6.5 million vehicles by 2030, with over one-third coming from overseas markets.
Google is set to help with one of the less glamorous but crucial aspects of this expansion. Cars sold in Europe or Canada must offer not only adequate range and price. Drivers also expect local maps, apps, and voice assistance that understands their language. We’re now waiting to hear the name of the first model, the list of countries, and information on how long Geely plans to update its system.
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