Volvo Vehicles is rolling out its first ever over-the-air (OTA) software program replace on the XC40 Recharge, the corporate’s first absolutely electrical automotive. Beginning quickly, XC40 Recharge drivers in Europe will obtain a variety of updates, together with new options and enhancements to the automotive’s infotainment and propulsion programs. The introduction of OTA updates implies that clients not have to go to a workshop with a purpose to benefit from the newest software program and new, up to date options on their electrical Volvo.
It additionally implies that a brand new Volvo is not at its best when it leaves the manufacturing unit, however retains enhancing over time as extra OTA updates are launched. “The advantages of over-the-air updates are apparent,” mentioned Henrik Inexperienced, Chief Know-how Officer at Volvo Vehicles. “Yesterday, you continue to needed to drive to the workshop to get the most recent updates to your automotive; at this time, you merely click on OK and your electrical Volvo takes care of the remaining. It couldn’t be simpler.”
Options included on this newest software program replace are a brand new base software program for the automotive’s most important digital programs, a rise in charging pace and an improved driving vary. There are updates to the Android Automotive working system that powers the automotive’s infotainment system, too. The software program bundle additionally consists of updates to quite a lot of gadgets resembling Bluetooth connectivity, local weather timers, the automotive’s digital proprietor’s guide and the 360-degree digicam. The replace is out there routinely and XC40 Recharge drivers solely have to just accept the obtain and set up.
