Table of contents
- 🔍 Carplay Ultra vs Carplay: What really changes?
- 🚗 Integration with the vehicle: simple extension or total fusion?
- 🎛️ New user controls: what can we order?
- 📱 Multi-screen experience: total immersion or gadget?
- 🧩 widgets, apps and personalization: how far Carplay ultra goes?
- 🏭 Compatibility, manufacturers and adoption in 2025
- ⚖️ Carplay ultra vs carplay (2025): comparative table
- ❓ Mini FAQ: your questions, our answers
🔍 Carplay Ultra vs Carplay: What really changes?
Carplay Ultra is the new version of the famous infotainment system signed Apple. If the classic version of Carplay already transforms the central screen of your vehicle into an extension of your iPhone, the ultra version goes much further, by integrating directly into the heart of the car.
While Carplay acts mainly as a projection interface, Carplay Ultra transforms the entire digital interface of the car, including dashboard counters, vehicle controls and secondary screens, providing a completely redesigned self-numerical experience.
To remember: Carplay ultra marks a major technological breakdown, going beyond the concept of simple display to offer an almost native system in connected cars.
🚗 Integration with the vehicle: simple extension or total fusion?
The first big difference between the two versions lies in the depth of their integration into the vehicle. On the classic version of Carplay, the information comes down to limited access to plans, messages, music or podcasts from the central screen.
With Carplay Ultra, Apple pushes integration to the complete management of the digital dashboard. The driver can view information such as:
- current speed,
- the level of fuel,
- the engine temperature,
- And even the engine speed, all without leaving the Apple universe.
The personalization of this interface is also there. It is now possible to change the appearance of the dials, to add complications (like Watchos) and to define user profiles.
To remember: Carplay Ultra is no longer a simple mirror of the iPhone, it is a complete overhaul of your Apple-Centric driving interface.
🎛️ New user controls: what can we order?
While the classic carplay lets you interact only with iOS compatible applications, carplay ultra repels the limits once again by giving you direct access to the internal functions of the car. Among the new features are:
- Air conditioning control, in real time, from the Carplay screen;
- Heating the seats, steering wheel;
- Ventilation settings, air recirculation and more;
- Access to driving parameters (driving modes, user profile).
No third party application is necessary. These functions are natively accessible from the Carplay menu, with the quality of fluid and licked interface specific to Apple.
To remember: Carplay Ultra also transforms your screen into a complete control board, competing with on -board systems like those of Tesla.
📱 Multi-screen experience: total immersion or gadget?
One of the most impressive novelties of Carplay Ultra is undoubtedly its extensive management of multi-screen. On many compatible models, the Carplay Ultra experience is now expanding:
- on the central infotainment screen,
- on the digital dashboard facing the driver,
- And even on secondary screens for the passenger or the rear seat.
This allows for example to display plans on the driver screen, the weather on the right, and the music on the central screen. What to seduce lovers of personalization and visual comfort.
To remember: Carplay Ultra adapts to the most technologically advanced vehicles, with intelligent and fluid management of multiple screens.
🧩 widgets, apps and personalization: how far Carplay ultra goes?
Widgets finally appear in the Carplay ecosystem. In 2025, Carplay Ultra introduced Customizable widgets Displaying live:
- The weather,
- upcoming events (via calendar),
- the distance to be covered / time remaining,
- fuel consumption or battery condition,
- And even shortcuts to Homekit (garage door, lighting, etc.).
A new “radio” application also appears, centralizing the management of FM and DAB radios. This brings new comfort for users attached to local audio.
To remember: Carplay Ultra gives access to a whole new level of intelligent customization to enrich the daily life of connected drivers.
🏭 Compatibility, manufacturers and adoption in 2025
In May 2025, Apple confirmed the arrival of Carplay Ultra on the next models ofAston Martin, first in North America. Hyundai, Genesis and Kia also formalized their intention to integrate Carplay Ultra very soon.
But this adoption is not yet universal. Brands like Porsche or BMW still explore their owner alternatives. This transition phase means that "classic" Carplay remains topical about the vast majority of vehicles - whether old or only partially compatible.
Fortunately, Carplaygo offers Carplay modules compatible with more than 35 brands, including:
- Volkswagen,
- Renault,
- Ford,
- Seat,
- Citroën,
- and even Rolls-Royce.
To remember: Carplay Ultra will not be accessible to everyone in 2025. For all other vehicles, standard carplay modules remain the best option.
⚖️ Carplay ultra vs carplay (2025): comparative table
| Functionality | Carplay | Carplay Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard display | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Air conditioning control | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Multi-screen support | ❌ Limited to the central screen | ✅ Up to 3 screens |
| Personalized widgets | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (calendar, weather, car stats) |
| Availability 2025 | ✅ Universal (via Carplaygo modules) | ⚠️ limited to some new 2025+ models |
To remember: On paper, Carplay Ultra is higher ... But Carplay remains the most available and adaptable solution today.
❓ Mini FAQ: your questions, our answers
Can I install Carplay Ultra in my current car?
No. Carplay Ultra requires extensive integration into the hardware and software level by the car manufacturer. If your vehicle has no series, no external module can now add it. To equip your car, Opt for a standard carplay module.
What models already have Carplay Ultra?
In 2025, only some models of Aston Martin and Genesis. Check with the manufacturer to find out more. For all other vehicles, you can consult our Modules compatible by brand.
What is the difference between Carplay Ultra and a carplaygo wireless module?
The wired carplay module or wireless Allows you to add carplay to an uncommon car, without modifying the original dashboard. Carplay Ultra is a deep integration system in the factory.
My carplay is slow. Is it linked to Carplay Ultra?
No. Slowness can come from a defective cable or a less efficient iPhone. In this case, try a system update or opt for a premium wireless adapter. More info here If you need help.
How to follow my Carplaygo order?
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💡 Want to add Carplay to your car? Discover our compatible solutions with more than 35 vehicle brands here.
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