Volkswagen has lastly began the software program replace program for the ID.4 electrical SUV in the USA, one thing that many house owners have been asking for a very long time.

This primary replace is a prerequisite for future options and can start with mannequin yr 2021 automobiles and proceed for sure mannequin yr 2022 ID.4 SUVs. Eligible car homeowners will obtain formal notification as soon as the replace is made obtainable to them.

Volkswagen says the brand new options introduced by the software program replace will improve the charging expertise and additional enhance system efficiency. Essentially the most notable upgrades embrace Auto Maintain, a cost routing characteristic added to the native navigation system and extra data for drivers within the ID.Cockpit digital show. The automaker claims the improve additionally brings minor bug fixes, together with safety enhancements.

With the cost routing characteristic, the most recent iteration of Volkswagen ID.4 software program makes it simpler to search out Electrify America stations. It permits drivers to filter for Electrify America stations solely, or for sure ranges of charging speeds obtainable at any station. As a reminder, the ID.4 comes with three included years of fast-charging on the Electrify America community.

The Auto Maintain characteristic secures the car from rolling away when the driving force brings it to an entire cease till the accelerator pedal is engaged. The characteristic could be deactivated with a shortcut menu if desired.

As for the brand new data added to the ID.Cockpit digital show, it consists of battery data with state of cost proportion (along with the prevailing battery icon and vary proven within the show), an indicator of the present drive mode (Eco, Consolation, Sport, Customized, or Traction), and a visit laptop including present driving knowledge and ambient temperature.

“The ID.4 has been very profitable for Volkswagen—each in bringing new clients into the model and in introducing conventional ICE drivers to EVs. We’re excited to improve the software program in MY21 and sure MY22 ID.4s to boost the person expertise.”

Andrew Savvas, Govt Vice President, Chief Gross sales and Advertising and marketing Officer, Volkswagen North American Area

Sadly, this software program improve doesn’t deliver the lengthy overdue Plug & Cost functionality, however Volkswagen plans to supply it sooner or later, together with extra distant options. Moreover, the replace is not going to be put in over-the-air—homeowners must go to sellers for that.

House owners of 2021 VW ID.4 automobiles will obtain communication requesting that they e-book in-person appointments with their native sellers for the software program replace and alternative of the car’s 12-volt battery. House owners of a restricted inhabitants of 2022 ID.4 automobiles shall be notified quickly relating to subsequent steps for updates to their automobiles.