All Upcoming Volkswagen ID. Family Can Be Updated "Over-The-Air"

Volkswagen AG has introduced the “Over-the-Air” updates, which is included with all new ID models produced. 

"Volkswagen is driving forward the digitalization of its products at pace and is transforming itself into a full-service provider of hardware, software and services. 

“The introduction of Over-the-Air updates is the next important step in our transformation into a tech company and in the development of new business models," said Volkswagen brand chief executive officer Ralf Brandstätter.

To echo Brandstätter’s view, Volkswagen board member for technical development Thoma Ulbrich said “This will ensure that all delivered IDs. Models will be kept at the same software level as new cars throughout their entire life cycle. Over-the-Air updates will also be the new normal in cars in the future. 

“With them, we will keep all delivered IDs. models on the same software level as new cars for years to come."

Over-the-Air also will provide owners of ID vehicles with an update every three months. In addition to optimizing software performance, these may also include new functions and customization options. 

The newly founded ID.Digital project unit will consistently drive the further development of the ID.family and coordinate the implementation of “Over-the-Air” updates in the ID.family. The project team's agile approach will set new standards in software maintenance with short update cycles and flexible consideration of customer requirements.

For customers who have already received an ID. Vehicle, the new software will now be made available. Owners will have to visit their dealer once for this purpose. 

The first "Over-the-Air" updates are currently successfully tested on over 3,000 company cars so that the first customers will soon be able to benefit from the continuous performance improvements and new functions.

Volkswagen has set an important milestone in the further development of its own electronics architecture. The software has become a competitive differentiating factor and therefore a decisive purchase reason in the automotive market of the 21st century.