Apple’s secretive vehicle project has significantly increased its autonomous testing miles in California, almost quadrupling the number of miles tested on public roads in 2023 compared to the previous year.
Despite the increased testing, Apple’s testing totals are still significantly lower than those of more advanced autonomous vehicle developers, such as Alphabet’s Waymo and Cruise, General Motors’ autonomous vehicle division.
A recent report suggests that Apple has downgraded its ambitions for building a self-driving electric car and now aims to develop automated driving-assistance features more aligned with traditional automakers, with the debut date for the scaled-down Apple EV slipping from 2026 to 2028.