Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar will integrate Google Gemini, an advanced artificial intelligence voice assistant, across all models from the Polestar 2 onwards through a future Google update.
The company demonstrated the technology at Slush, a major European technology conference held in Helsinki, Finland on 19–20 November 2025, using the upcoming Polestar 5 as a showcase vehicle.
Google Gemini represents an upgrade from the current Google Assistant, incorporating generative artificial intelligence to enable more natural conversations between drivers and their vehicles.
“Our collaboration with Google is a great example of how we continue to evolve the digital experience in our cars,” says Sid Odedra, Head of UI/UX at Polestar. “Gemini brings the next generation of AI voice interaction into the car, and we’re excited to give a first look at how it will enhance the driving experience.”
Enhanced voice interaction capabilities
Beyond simple voice commands, Gemini introduces a feature called Gemini Live, which users can activate by saying “Hey Google, let’s talk”. This functionality allows drivers to engage in brainstorming sessions, ask follow-up questions, and access learning opportunities while on the road.
The system will replace Google Assistant in all Polestar vehicles, offering what the company describes as more sophisticated conversational abilities compared to the current voice control system.
Haris Ramic, Director of Product Management at Google, says the companies have collaborated for years on bringing innovative technology to connected cars. “We’re excited to bring Gemini to Polestar 5 and showcase it at the Slush conference,” Ramic says.
Rollout timeline and availability
Polestar users will be able to experience Google Gemini from 2026 onwards, with the initial rollout beginning with US English language support.
The integration will be delivered through a future Google update, meaning existing Polestar 2 owners and buyers of subsequent models will receive the upgrade without requiring new hardware.
For New Zealand Polestar owners, the timeline for local availability of Gemini will likely depend on Google’s expansion of the service to additional English-speaking markets and regions beyond the initial US launch.
The announcement reinforces Polestar’s positioning as a technology-focused electric vehicle brand, building on its existing partnership with Google for in-vehicle connectivity and digital services.
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