GM partners with Google to bring voice-based AI into its cars

Conversational AI with Google Gemini

General Motors is partnering with Google to place its advanced voice-based artificial intelligence, known as Gemini, into its vehicles. This modern feature will enable you to interact with your car in a more natural, human-like manner, making the vehicle a faithful conversational assistant.

This exciting AI feature will begin rolling out to select GM vehicles starting next year, in 2026, through an easy over-the-air software update. It will be integrated into the car’s operating system to access native controls, not just Google applications.

System uses vehicle data for help

The Gemini-powered assistant is designed to provide particular and timely help by connecting to the vehicle’s intelligence via OnStar. It can quickly help explain features like one-pedal driving to new owners of electric cars.

With the owner’s permission, the system will be fine-tuned to their personal preferences and vehicle data. This deep integration enables the AI to accurately detect a maintenance issue early or identify the ideal dinner spot along a route.

New centralized computing core debuts

This major AI upgrade is part of a complete system reimagining with GM’s new centralized computing platform. This single, high-speed core will manage every central system, from steering to infotainment, from one point.

This robust new computing architecture will debut in the Cadillac Escalade IQ in the year 2028. It is designed to serve as the digital backbone for both electric and gas vehicles, ensuring a unified and innovative experience.

Significant performance boost for features

The upcoming computing platform will offer significant improvements in speed and capacity, enabling the most advanced autonomous and AI features to run efficiently. This foundation is built for continuous improvement and learning over time.

The system will boast an incredible 1,000 times more bandwidth to handle data from all vehicle sensors. It also features up to 35 times greater AI performance and 10 times the capacity for over-the-air software updates.

Escalade IQ’s range and battery power

The upcoming Cadillac Escalade IQ, which debuts the new tech, is built on GM’s Ultium battery platform for great electric range. It has an estimated range of up to 460 miles per full charge, setting a new benchmark for large electric SUVs.

The vehicle is fitted with a massive 205 kWh battery pack for extended travel efficiency. It supports ultra-fast 800-volt DC charging, which can add up to 117 miles of range in just 10 minutes of charging time.

Luxury vehicle’s power and acceleration

The Cadillac Escalade IQ uses a powerful dual-motor, all-wheel-drive system for high-performance driving capability. The vehicle’s Velocity Max mode can produce an incredible 750 horsepower.

This peak power mode also generates up to 785 pound-feet of torque, allowing the massive SUV to launch from 0 to 60 mph in under 5 seconds. This gives the electric luxury vehicle sports car-like acceleration.

Vehicle dimensions and towing capacity

The new electric luxury SUV has substantial physical dimensions, reflecting its status as a full-size vehicle. The Escalade IQ measures a total of 224.3 inches in length.

Its powerful Ultium platform allows the SUV to have a maximum towing capacity of 8,000 pounds when properly equipped. It also boasts a large 55-inch curved OLED display screen spanning the front dashboard.

OnStar subscriber count is rapidly growing

The digital connection services, led by the OnStar platform, are fundamental to the new software-defined vehicle strategy. The number of global subscribers for this service has been climbing steadily.

GM ended the third quarter of 2025 with a substantial 11 million OnStar subscribers globally, marking a strong increase. The company expects this number to grow to over 12 million paying subscribers by the end of this year.

High revenue from software and services

GM is seeing rapid growth in its revenues from connected services, subscriptions, and software updates. This rapidly growing business area presents high-margin opportunities for the company.

The revenue recognized from software and services, including OnStar and Super Cruise, totaled approximately $ 2 billion in the first nine months of 2025. Deferred revenue from these services totaled approximately $ 5 billion at the end of the quarter.

The robotics team uses huge data sets

GM utilizes its Autonomous Robotics Center (ARC) to enhance manufacturing quality and safety through the use of intelligent machines. The robots are trained using a massive amount of internal production data.

The ARC employs a team of over 100 roboticists, AI engineers, and hardware specialists across two labs. These specialists train systems using sensor feeds from thousands of robots and production data spanning decades.

Deployment of collaborative robots in plants

The ARC is creating small, intelligent machines known as cobots, or collaborative robots, that work safely alongside human workers. This integration leads to a more efficient and adaptive factory environment.

GM is deploying these collaborative cobots in its U.S. assembly plants this year. These intelligent machines help to improve overall safety and the quality of the workplace for its thousands of employees.

Home energy system for power security

In addition to advanced in-car tech, GM is moving into home energy solutions, which are essential for electric vehicle owners. This system enables two-way power flow between the car and the home.

Industry reporting indicates that GM Energy plans to offer Home System leasing in 2026; GM confirms a V2H rollout across Ultium EVs by model year 2026 and is expanding its home energy products.

Capability to send power back to grid

Electric vehicles can already provide backup power from their batteries to a home during an electrical outage. This capability is crucial for integrating EVs into a modern energy grid.

Soon, these identical GM electric vehicles will be capable of sending power back to the larger electrical grid itself. A user-friendly smartphone application supports this vehicle-to-grid capability and the home systems.

Escalade IQ’s vast cargo space facts

The electric design of the Escalade IQ creates more storage space than typical SUVs by incorporating a front trunk, known as an eTrunk. This extra front space holds about 12.2 cubic feet of cargo.

Inside the cabin, the total cargo volume behind the third row of seats is 23.6 cubic feet. When the second and third rows are folded flat, the maximum cargo space expands to 119.1 cubic feet.

Audio and interior comfort facts

The Escalade IQ offers a premium, immersive sound experience for all occupants in its large cabin. The available AKG Studio Reference Audio System includes a massive 38-speaker setup.

First-row passengers are treated to seats with 12 standard electric adjustments. The luxury SUV also features a 37.2-inch measurement of headroom for its third-row passengers, ensuring comfortable seating.

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Super Cruise’s safety and usage metrics

GM’s current driver-assistance system, Super Cruise, has demonstrated a strong safety record over many years of customer use. The company monitors its usage closely.

Since the system’s launch in 2017, GM customers have logged a huge combined distance of over 700 million miles while Super Cruise was engaged. Crucially, the company reports that zero crashes have been officially attributed to the system.

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