Skoda has decided to implement improvements in its two new electric models. The latest units of the Enyaq iV, and Enyaq iV Coupé, have an important package of novelties, although the Czech manufacturer has decided to extend it also to the already sold units of the first electric SUV, and that we will tell you in detail.
Volkswagen has kept the software for its electric models up to date. Even on a couple of occasions after the launch of the new ID.3 and with the ID.4 and ID.5, it has offered a package of novelties for the control electronics of its models. In the case of the Czech brand, the latest models manufactured already have the most modern software, the “ME3” system.
But Skoda wants to go a little further, and maintain the high degree of satisfaction of the owners with the older manufactured units. For this reason, the brand from Mladá Boleslav has announced integrating this newer version into those older unitsand of which we are going to tell you what downloading this update means in the Enyaq IVWell, the coupé variant already has it.
New functions come to the Skoda Enyaq through OTA updates
The old Skoda Enyaq receive an arsenal of software
For the optimization of the electronic systems, which the owners will be notified to carry out a free service campaign, it will be necessary to go through the dealer because it takes 5 hours Conected to internet. The package includes an update of the component that manages the battery that allows to extend its useful life, thanks to the new battery care mode modefor which it allows charge up to 100% in special circumstancesso once this level is reached, it is automatically reduced so that it does not continue to do so at the limit and does not exceed 80% of the capacity.
At the same time, the charging speed is also increased, so that the versions equipped with the battery that has a capacity of 62 kWh – usable net of 58 kWh, increases charging speed up to 120 kW and something more than 82 kWh -usable 77 kWh- up to 135 kW. The energy storage component will also make more balanced use of the heat pump’s performance in winter, offering a more real autonomy.
The new “ME3” software also affects the digital instrument panel and the multimedia platform, with new graphics, as well as the “Skoda Connect” connectivity services. turning on wireless updates. The navigation system displays the Ionity and “PowerPass” chargers on a selected route, as well as the stops that will be necessary to recharge. The novelties also reach the rear camera, with more contrast, and resolves an issue reported by customers. The one of the forced activation of the adaptive cruise control and the assisted driving of the «Travel Assist» that, until now, was activated together with the previous one, for which they have become independent.