Volvo’s premium brand Polestar has confirmed that Gemini, Google’s latest generative AI voice assistant, will replace the existing Google Assistant across its entire range, starting from Polestar 2 and including future models such as Polestar 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
Delivered through an over-the-air software update planned for 2026, Gemini introduces more advanced conversational capabilities compared to the current system. Users will be able to engage in natural, ongoing dialogue, ask follow-up questions, and activate Gemini Live mode with the command “Hey Google, let’s talk”.
The first public demonstration of the technology will take place inside a Polestar 5 at the Slush technology conference in Helsinki, Finland, on 19-20 November 2025. The rollout will begin with US English language support, with additional languages and regions to follow.
Sid Odedra, Head of UI/UX at Polestar, stated that the integration represents the next stage in the company’s long-standing collaboration with Google to improve the in-car digital experience. Haris Ramic, Director of Product Management at Google, added that the two companies have worked together for several years to bring advanced connected-car technology to market.
Polestar vehicles already run on Android Automotive OS with deep Google integration, making the transition to Gemini relatively straightforward through a server-side update. No hardware changes are required.
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