Vw Id4 Over The Air Updates

Volkswagen has released details of its new id 4 a pure electric compact suv designed to take on a host of petrol diesel and hybrid rivals in the world s largest new car segment.

Vw id4 over the air updates. After the dieselgate emissions scandal volkswagen is trying to clear the air literally. Volkswagen id cars will feature over the air updates and you ll buy them like smartphones. Audi is offering some free charging with the e tron and the lucid air will also come with three free years also from electrify america. The id 4 s exterior has athletic proportions for an ultra modern appearance.

Id buzz and id crozz vw also told us about how car ownership will be changing in the coming years. Volkswagen vw group may be first legacy automaker to announce the use of over the air updates. Vw says the id 4 isn t meant to compete against other electric cars. It s meant to coax.

Its clear flowing design is inspired by nature and guarantees very good aerodynamics with a drag coefficient of 0 28 its basic version already features headlights that are almost completely equipped with light emitting diodes while its tail light clusters have been fully equipped with this. It s only a matter of time before many follow tesla s lead. The electronics are powered by a new system built around two computers with updates available over the air. Vw s future hinges on the success of the id4 electric suv and we just drove an early build of what may be its most important model ever in the u s.

Geely hopes the platform will attract customers with connectivity shared vehicle functions e motor capabilities constant over the air updates autonomous functions and a maximum range exceeding 700km between recharging with the capacity to increase range in the future. The vw id 4 will go on sale by the end of 2020.