Apple puts on the brakes: talks about electric cars failed

Actually, the matter was already clear. In three or four years, Apple’s electric car should be rolling on the streets. But nothing will come of it, because the ambitious project surprisingly comes to a screeching halt. GIGA reveals who is behind this decisive step.

The rumor mill was unanimous, the experts were certain: Apple and Hyundai will build an electric car in the next few years. Yes, there was even clarity about the technical data of the Apple Car and billions should flow in. But nothing will come of it after all, because in the end nothing was “dry”, the dream is already over.

Apple’s electric car: Hyundai is out

The news agency is currently reporting on this surprising turnaround Bloomberg. With reference to Hyundai, we now learn that the South Korean manufacturer and its Kia brand are not or no longer in talks with Apple about cooperation in the development of a self-driving electric vehicle. Bloomberg said it had spoken to several companies about developing autonomous electric cars, but no decision has been made yet.

We have to talk about that:

Already last week on Friday it leaked that the talks between Apple and Hyundai were initially were paused. The iPhone manufacturer is said to have been used up by official statements from the automaker, which confirmed the corresponding discussions between the two potential partners. An absolute “no-go” for Apple, after all, the company from Cupertino, California, is known for its secrecy and traditionally does not reveal anything about new products.

We’ll have to wait a little longer for that:

What’s next?

This surprisingly and prematurely ends the dream of the Apple Car in collaboration with Hyundai or Kia. But does Apple’s e-car itself end there? Not necessarily, because Apple is probably still in talks with other partners. So one should be loud Nikkei Asia For example, talk to at least 6 Japanese automobile manufacturers about potential supply and manufacturing partnerships. All of this indicates a very early phase, whether one can still keep the rumored schedule up to 2025? More questionable