The frequency of over-the-air (OTA) software updates for electric vehicles varies significantly depending on the manufacturer. Here’s a brief overview:
- Tesla is known for frequent updates, typically releasing new software every four weeks. These updates are rolled out on a rolling basis, which means not all vehicles receive them at the same time.
- Volkswagen generally provides OTA updates every twelve weeks or so for its ID vehicles.
- BYD has started offering OTA updates progressively, with owners being notified when an update is available. These updates are rolled out over time, and users can delay them if needed.
- Legacy Vehicles often have infrequent updates, typically only once or twice a year. This is due to the complexity of coordinating software across different subsystem vendors.
Overall, the frequency of OTA updates can range from monthly for some brands like Tesla, to quarterly for others like Volkswagen, to much less frequent for many other vehicles.
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