Edison Research’s Share of Ear® data highlights radio’s enduring role in Americans’ in-car audio consumption in 2025. AM/FM radio captures the largest share of daily in-car audio time among Americans aged 13+, particularly for those without Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in their primary vehicle. While radio remains dominant across various audience segments, its lead narrows in vehicles equipped with CarPlay or Android Auto.
The rise of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto has reshaped in-car audio habits. As of Q2 2025, over one-third of Americans 13+ have these technologies in their primary vehicle, with 83% of adults 18+ who have access actively using them. Although radio’s share drops to 47% among CarPlay or Android Auto users, it still leads as the top in-car audio platform. Streaming Audio and SiriusXM Radio each claim 20% of in-car listening time among these users, emerging as significant competitors.
Notably, podcast listening remains relatively low and consistent across bth groups, despite the increased adoption of digital platforms in connected vehicles.
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