New wireless update for electric Volkswagens. The German firm is faithful to its commitment to offer a package of improvements for zero-emission models every twelve weeks, so it has already prepared the new update, an advanced technology that, for now, is only available in the most luxurious brands .
Volkswagen is fully immersed in a new business strategy for digital services, based on wireless updates. For now, these services are only offered in its range of electric models. In the future, the German firm will include the technology, and the necessary components, for driving assistants, connectivity and comfort equipment that will be activated on demand, part-time or full-time.
This means that we can activate functions and equipment for a quota of hours, months or for a total price and include it for life in the models. A service that, today, is the preserve of Premium brands. Along these lines, the Wolfsburg brand promised a few months ago to offer Wireless updates on Volkswagen ID models. every three monthsSo you have a new package of news ready for the Volkswagen ID.3, ID.4 and ID.4 GTX.
Electric Volkswagens will feature a wireless draft update
It is the second that will arrive in the next few weeks, requiring the vehicle to be found stopped, with at least 50% charge on the battery, disconnected from the electric charger and connected to a mobile data network high power, given the significant data packet that will be downloaded to the vehicles. The previous package of novelties was not offered in all the units, since it was in tests and was only downloaded in the vehicles of the owners related to the group «ID. Club First Movements ».
Thus, the new software «ID. 2.3»From Cariad is now available to everyone, with new features and an optimization of the existing ones on board, showing an update notice pending download. The package comprises new functions for the light strip «IQ. Light” that extends across the width of the dashboard along the lower edge of the windshield, so now it will offer special lighting showing efficient driving while saving energy and when cruise control with safety distance control is activated.
The novelties also include a improved multifunction camera installed on the windshield, now capable of recognize motorcycles and cyclists, day and night, processing images faster. The dynamic control of the headlights, the “Dynamic Lights Assist” system, will improve the adjustment of the headlights with greater precision, while at the same time revised infotainment system display graphics, clearer.