Driven by ID owners, the VWIDTalk Podcast is operated by VW ID owners for VW ID owners, sharing best practices, tips, tricks, and mods in engaging, multi-participant discussions on everything to do with Volkswagen's lineup of electric vehicles. Dive deep, stay positive, and most importantly, enjoy the ride.
Hosts: VWIDTalk.com moderators and ID.4 owners Jan Kalis and Wes Garrison.
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Driven by ID owners, the VWIDTalk Podcast is operated by VW ID owners for VW ID owners, sharing best practices, tips, tricks, and mods in engaging, multi-participant discussions on everything to do with Volkswagen's lineup of electric vehicles. Dive deep, stay positive, and most importantly, enjoy the ride.
Hosts: VWIDTalk.com moderators and ID.4 owners Jan Kalis and Wes Garrison.
Episode 18: Volkswagen EV Software Updates Explained (OTA vs. Dealer Upgrades)
VWIDTalk Podcast
25 minutes
9 months ago
Episode 18: Volkswagen EV Software Updates Explained (OTA vs. Dealer Upgrades)
In this episode of the VWID Talk Podcast, Jan and Wes break down the complex world of software updates for Volkswagen EVs—from over-the-air (OTA) updates to full dealership-grade upgrades using Volkswagen's ODIS tools.
Topics Covered:
✔️ How complex is VW’s car software? (Hint: It’s like your iPhone or Windows PC!)
✔️ Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates – Jan’s experience with bricking his car and the latest improvements.
✔️ Manual Software Updates – Wes’s deep dive into how dealerships update your car (https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCRIT-24V344-2302.pdf)
✔️ VW's Car Software & Hardware Architecture – Many modules and
suppliers make updates challenging.
✔️ Future of VW Software – How zonal architecture and the Rivian partnership will change things for future EVs.
Sandy Munro's deep dive into Rivian's architecture
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlpTQePnfNw
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DC5AIXX1VA
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VWIDTalk Podcast
Driven by ID owners, the VWIDTalk Podcast is operated by VW ID owners for VW ID owners, sharing best practices, tips, tricks, and mods in engaging, multi-participant discussions on everything to do with Volkswagen's lineup of electric vehicles. Dive deep, stay positive, and most importantly, enjoy the ride.
Hosts: VWIDTalk.com moderators and ID.4 owners Jan Kalis and Wes Garrison.
