Does CarPlay Use Mobile Data or Vehicle Data?

[VonMiles]

Whether CarPlay uses mobile data or vehicle data depends on the specific situation. When CarPlay uses vehicle data: To use vehicle data, you need to connect your phone to the car's hotspot. In this case, CarPlay uses the vehicle's data, but this is only possible if the vehicle still has data available. Otherwise, it will show no network connection. Newly purchased cars usually come with a data package valid for six months to a year. Once it's used up, you need to purchase more data through the vehicle's system. When CarPlay uses mobile data: To use mobile data, you need to connect the car's system to your phone's hotspot. In this case, CarPlay uses your phone's data.