AirConsole Partners With Zeekr for In-Car Gaming Platform Rollout
The in-car gaming platform debuts with Zeekr at the Paris Motor Show, marking its first Geely group partnership and expanding to Chinese markets.
Key points
- AirConsole is demonstrating its platform in Zeekr vehicles at the Paris Motor Show.
- The rollout will occur in select Zeekr models by the end of 2026.
- Zeekr is AirConsole’s first partner within the Geely Auto Group ecosystem.
AirConsole is launching its in-car gaming platform with Zeekr, marking the Swiss-based company’s first partnership inside the Geely Auto Group. The companies are demonstrating the integration at the Paris Motor Show, with a broader rollout in select vehicle models scheduled by the end of 2026.
The service will be bundled into the Zeekr Connected Premium package rather than sold as a separate item. During the Paris demonstration, visitors used a smartphone as a controller by scanning a code on the infotainment screen. The headline title shown was PAC-MAN Championship Edition, licensed through Bandai Namco, while cabin lighting reacted to gameplay events.
Platform Expansion and Ownership
AirConsole already runs in more than five million vehicles globally, according to the platform maker. Its current customer base includes BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Škoda, and Tata Motors. Zeekr represents the first Chinese automobile marque to adopt the system, expanding the platform’s geographic and corporate reach beyond its previous European and Indian partnerships.
The company behind AirConsole, N-Dream, is based in Zurich but is majority-owned by Indian firm KPIT Technologies. KPIT raised its holding in N-Dream from 26 percent to nearly 90 percent a year ago. This structure makes the supplier Indian-owned and Swiss-run, selling software layers to carmakers across Germany, Czechia, India, and China simultaneously.
Market Context and Strategy
The partnership arrives as Zeekr positions itself as a European product to navigate complex trade dynamics. Geely completed its buyout of Zeekr and delisted the brand from the New York Stock Exchange last December. Chinese brands surpassed 15 percent of Europe’s electric vehicle sales in April, a trend that EU tariffs of 17 to 38 percent have only marginally slowed.
Geely is adjusting its manufacturing strategy to place Chinese-designed cars inside the tariff wall. The parent company has stated it will stop building new factories and instead utilize Volvo’s existing facilities. Zeekr supports this European focus with research centers in Sweden, Germany, and the UK, plus a design studio in Gothenburg.
What should you do?
Automotive security professionals should monitor how infotainment systems handle external inputs like smartphone controllers. Reviewing the network segmentation between the entertainment unit and critical vehicle controls is essential for assessing risk. Organizations should track vendor updates regarding the Zeekr Connected Premium package to understand the software supply chain.
What to do and how to stay safe: AirConsole
- Audit infotainment system permissions to ensure gaming apps cannot access critical vehicle data.
- Verify that smartphone controller connections are isolated from the vehicle’s primary network.
- Monitor vendor advisories for the Zeekr Connected Premium package for security patches.
- Review third-party software integration agreements for clear liability and security standards.
General security guidance from the Threat Times newsroom. It is not confirmed advice from the organisations named in this story.
Frequently asked questions
When will AirConsole be available in Zeekr vehicles?
The platform will roll out in select Zeekr models by the end of 2026, following its debut at the Paris Motor Show.
Is AirConsole a standard feature in Zeekr cars?
No, the service is bundled into the Zeekr Connected Premium package rather than being part of the standard offering.
Who owns the company behind AirConsole?
N-Dream, the maker of AirConsole, is based in Switzerland but is majority-owned by Indian company KPIT Technologies.
