Stellantis is ending its three-year effort to co-develop an in-car software platform with Amazon, as the project fails to meet its 2024 launch goal. The move marks a major pivot in Stellantis’ broader push to generate $22.5 billion in annual software-related revenue by the end of the decade.
The decision, first reported by Reuters, comes after Amazon reassigned or lost key personnel assigned to the collaboration, according to sources cited in the report. Stellantis has since opted to use an Android-based system for its upcoming software platform.
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“Amazon remains a valuable partner for Stellantis, and the companies continue to work together on a range of initiatives,” Stellantis said in a statement, noting that Amazon Web Services (AWS) will continue to serve as the automaker’s preferred cloud provider, and Alexa will still be available in its vehicles.
The joint effort between Stellantis and Amazon was a centerpiece of the automaker’s software strategy announced in late 2021. The initiative involved three key components: an underlying vehicle software and electrical architecture called STLA Brain; a user-facing infotainment interface called STLA SmartCockpit; and an automated driving system dubbed STLA AutoDrive, developed in partnership with BMW.
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Amazon was initially tapped to help build the SmartCockpit layer—designed to deliver personalized services such as navigation, voice assistance, an in-car marketplace, and media—using its consumer tech expertise and cloud infrastructure.
With the Amazon project shelved, Stellantis confirmed it is continuing to develop its SmartCockpit but will now base the system on Google’s Android operating system. Android-based platforms have been widely adopted by the automotive industry, including by General Motors, Ford Motor, Volvo, and others.
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Stellantis has set an ambitious goal of putting 34 million connected cars on the road by 2030, and has also formed partnerships with Foxconn, Waymo, and BMW to bolster its software and automation capabilities. The company has not said how the Amazon exit might impact the rollout timeline of its connected vehicle services.