TVS iQube Gets Android Auto: Google Partnership Announced on EICMA 2026 Stage in Milan

TVS Motor has announced that the TVS iQube electric scooter will get Android Auto, built in partnership with Google. The news was reported from TVS's stage at EICMA 2026 in Milan, where the company unveiled four production-ready models for Europe on 3 November 2026. Android Auto will bring Google's familiar phone interface to the iQube's 7-inch display for the first time. The TVS X, which already offers wireless Android Auto in India, will carry the same feature in its European version. TVS hasn't shared a rollout date yet, but the announcement shows where the brand is taking connected tech next.

What TVS announced at EICMA 2026

TVS Motor set up its pavilion at Fiera Milano (Hall 18, Stand I64) for EICMA 2026 and used its stage to present a Europe-focused line-up. Alongside the four production-ready models, the company also announced that the iQube will support Android Auto, developed with Google.

Reports say the iQube announcement was shown briefly on screen during the presentation, so the finer details are likely still to come. We haven't seen a standalone TVS release on the iQube update yet, which means everything below on the iQube comes from the stage announcement as reported.

The good news for iQube fans: TVS has already shown it can do this well. The TVS X was India's first Android Auto-powered electric scooter, also developed with Google, and it has offered wireless Android Auto through its 10.2-inch TFT cluster.

Android Auto on the iQube: quick facts

Rollout timing, supported variants and owner upgrade eligibility are not announced yet.

TVS's four production-ready models in Milan

TVS unveiled four models developed for European customers, covering electric commuting, premium urban transport and lightweight sports motorcycling.

EICMA 2026 opens to the public from 5 to 8 November, and the Orbiter, M1-S and TVS X are available for test rides in the designated area. TVS will announce market-specific pricing, final specifications and availability dates closer to each European launch.

Also Read: How TVS made its EICMA debut in 2025 with the TVS X, M1-S and eFX Three O concepts

What Android Auto could mean on your iQube

Today, the iQube's 7-inch TFT display handles the essentials: speed, battery state of charge, range, trip data, turn-by-turn navigation prompts and call alerts. The iQube S 4.7 kWh, for example, offers a 7-inch TFT with smartphone connectivity, navigation, call and message alerts and voice assist.

Android Auto adds a new layer on top. It puts the same interface you already use in cars on the scooter's screen, so you can reach your phone's apps instead of relying only on TVS's own. For everyday riders, that points to three practical wins:

• Navigation: Google Maps on the cluster with live traffic and ETAs, as TVS describes it for the TVS X.
• Hands-free calls: Voice control through Google Assistant.
• Music and media control: Familiar controls without reaching for your phone.

Android Auto is also a natural fit for India, where the large majority of smartphone users are on Android.

iQube vs TVS X: connected tech side by side

How Android Auto works on a TVS scooter

TVS explains the setup on the TVS X, and it's a good preview of what the experience looks like on a TVS scooter:

1. Turn on your phone's Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

2. Pair your phone with the TVS dashboard once.

3. Android Auto then launches automatically on the cluster screen.

A few handy points from TVS's own explanation:

• You don't need a separate app. Android Auto is built into Android 11 and above.

• Video playback is blocked on the dashboard for safety, so the screen stays focused on navigation, music and calls.

• Your riding modes, speed and battery percentage are handled by TVS's own software, shown alongside Android Auto.

• Updates arrive through your phone, so you don't need a dealer visit for Android Auto layout changes.

Pros and cons at a glance

These details come from TVS's description of Android Auto on the TVS X, and we'll update this post once TVS shares iQube specifics.

Should you wait for it or buy now?

• If you own an iQube: Nothing changes today. Keep an eye on TVS for the rollout details.

• If you're buying an iQube soon: Prices and variants are unchanged by this announcement. If a bigger display matters to you, take a close look at the 7-inch variants, such as the iQube S 4.7 kWh.

• If you want Android Auto on a scooter right now: The TVS X already offers it in India.

Also Read: Compare TVS iQube S specs, price and features on Evfy

Evfy's Take

The most interesting part of this story is the platform it lands on. TVS put Android Auto on a halo scooter first. Bringing it to the iQube moves it to the brand's mainstream electric product. Reports say the iQube and Orbiter together crossed 10 lakh units as of 11 June 2026, so a software feature on this line-up can reach far more riders than one on a niche model.

It also fits a pattern we've been seeing at EICMA 2026: Indian brands are using Milan to show software and connected features alongside new hardware. For you as a rider, that means your scooter can get smarter without a new battery or motor.

Our view: if TVS delivers this on the existing 7-inch display, the iQube gains a real everyday-use upgrade for city riders who live on navigation and calls.