Everything You Need to Know About the VW ID.4 Software Upgrade

A Breakdown of What Will Change About the Volkswagen ID.4

We love the Volkswagen ID.4 here at VW Lee’s Summit. It gets up to 275 miles on a single charge, which makes it perfect for those who commute back and forth between here and Kansas City. It also offers a ton of storage, infotainment features, and a future-forward design that turns heads. Plus, right now customers can take advantage of a $7500 lease credit on the new ID.4 at Volkswagen Lee’s Summit! This limited-time only discount is a huge benefit to customers who are ready to go electric.

Considering what this new Volkswagen electric car can do, it’s no wonder it was named the 2021 World Car of the Year Award winner. However, putting out an amazing EV doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement, which leads us into our main topic – the software update.

If you are the owner of a 2021-2022 model year Volkswagen ID.4, then you may have already received a formal notice that a required software update is now available. If that hasn’t happened yet – don’t worry – you will be contacted by the VW dealership near Kansas City to get an appointment on the books.

In the meantime, we will cover what changes and improvements you can expect once the update has been completed.

The Volkswagen ID.4 Software Update – Things to Know

Rolling out a software package update to thousands of cars across the country is a large undertaking, so it’s important that we get everyone on the same page. Here are the critical pieces of info that you need to know about the software package update.

• The software package update only applies to the 2021 and 2022 model year Volkswagen ID.4. Those who have a new VW ID.4 from this year are already running the most recent software.
• Unfortunately, the update cannot be done remotely or over the air. A VW service technician will need to do it at your local dealership.
• Volkswagen ID.4 owners do NOT need to contact a VW dealership near Kansas City to set an appointment. Instead, the dealership is reaching out to owners to set appointments.

What Changes You Can Expect with the Volkswagen ID.4 Software Update

As with most software updates, the one for the 2021-2022 VW ID.4 will make minor bug fixes, security improvements, and some enhancements to improve the overall ownership experience. The following are the most notable changes drivers will notice once their software package is updated:

• Drivers will notice that the ID.Cockpit digital display has been updated to show additional info. ID.Cockpit will now display battery information with a percentage of how much is left, the vehicle’s current driving mode, and a trip computer that consists of ambient temperature and current driving data.
• A new feature called Auto Hold will be installed after the update. Whenever the Volkswagen ID.4 comes to a complete stop, the Auto Hold feature activates and holds the car in place when the driver removes their foot from the brake. Auto Hold prevents the vehicle from rolling forward; however, drivers have the option to deactivate it.
• The charging station map that shows the location of Electrify America stations will be updated with filtering and routing options. The map will also show the charging speeds of each charging station, which will help drivers locate the exact type of charging they want. Keep in mind, the ID.4 comes with three years of free charging via the Electrify America network.

Ready to Test Out the New Volkswagen Electric Car? Contact VW Lee’s Summit Today!

If you’re not currently a VW ID.4 owner, the good news is that VW Lee’s Summit can help you get behind the wheel of the new Volkswagen electric car. You can either visit our dealership or build out and customize a new VW ID.4 through our website. If you’re looking for a used electric car, you can check out our used car inventory to see if the ID.4 is available.

Not yet in the market for a VW electric car for sale? No problem!

As the leading VW dealership near Kansas City, VW Lee’s Summit carries a wide variety of new vehicles and certified pre-owned vehicles that have undergone a 100+ point inspection. Additionally, we’re always running limited time promotions and great deals on VW products and services in our specials section.

Visit VW Lee’s Summit today at 2225 NE Independence Ave. You can also reach out to us with questions or to set an appointment by calling (816) 841-7253 or via email using our contact form.

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