ŠKODA ENYAQ iV GETTING A SOFTWARE UPGRADE

Owners of ŠKODA ENYAQ iV models will be able to make use of the new ME3 software. See what’s new and what advantages the upgrade brings

ŠKODA customers got their first look at the new ME3 software with the ENYAQ COUPÉ iV version launched earlier this year. All owners of the ENYAQ iV range will now be able to enjoy its benefits, including owners of cars that have been using the ME2 software, but the older software remains fully safe and functional.

The new software brings improvements to the functions, controls, and design of the infotainment system, virtual cockpit, and head-up display. The navigation system has been improved, the ŠKODA Connect online services have been expanded and, last but not least, the maximum charging power has been increased, allowing charging times to be reduced.

Faster and more powerful

Thanks to the ME3 software, DC charging for vehicles with a 62 kWh battery can have a standard charging power of up to 120 kW, and as much as 135 kW for the larger 82 kWh battery. And the capacity for the first 100 kilometers of your next journey can be topped up in just seven minutes.

Better battery care

The new battery care mode can be activated using a button on the central display. Its function is to ensure that the battery is not recharged to its maximum capacity, though that option is of course still available if required. “The new battery care mode limits the maximum recharge value to 80 percent of the traction battery’s capacity, which has a positive effect on the battery’s lifespan and helps to conserve its maximum capacity in the long term. If the customer needs to use the battery’s full capacity in one go, for example on a longer journey, they can use the slider to select up to 100 percent. After charging to this level, the battery care mode automatically lowers the limit back to 80 percent,” says Jaromír Mendl from product marketing for the ENYAQ iV model range.

Improved range in winter

The new software also delivers improved thermal management of the battery. Temperature regulation is now triggered at lower temperatures than before and continuously adjusts to the optimum level in real-time. As a result, the battery reaches its ideal operating temperature faster, resulting in an improved range in cold winter conditions.

Easier planning of charging stops

Route planning has also been improved to show charging options along the route, including remaining battery capacity and estimated time to replenish power. The navigation system is now better at adding alternative charging stations to the route. These can be easily searched and filtered according to various criteria – whether it should be an IONITY or Powerpass station, for example, the required charging power, and so on.

Less cluttered Virtual Cockpit and Head-up

The software upgrade data features improved visualization in the Virtual Cockpit and Head-up display. Objects around the car now look more realistic, and the battery charge level is shown in percentages in addition to the corresponding symbol.

Personalization, remote access, and destination import

The new version of the ME3 software also affects ŠKODA Connect online services. “The ENYAQ iV is constantly online. One of the available functions is the personalization of several vehicle settings. If customers login with their ŠKODA ID account in a car, their favorite settings preferences for various systems are transferred from other ŠKODA vehicles that support this service. In this way, for example, the settings for the electric seats, mirrors, air conditioning, or assistance systems from another ENYAQ iV can be applied. The selected user profile can be protected by a code and is automatically assigned to a specific physical car key,” ŠKODA Connect specialist František Budinský explains.

Because the car is always online, its status or its current parking position, for example, can be monitored remotely. You can also plan a route from the comfort of your home and then send the destination to the car. The MyŠKODA app takes into account the current battery level when calculating the route. As a result, it can plan charging stations along the way in the current version of the app in cooperation with the popular ABRP (A Better Route Planner) server. Once the final destination is sent to the car, the route is recalculated on a remote server using the online Route Calculation service to ensure that the situation has not changed in the meantime.

A breakdown? Calling for help

The car’s infotainment system also has a new function for assistance calls in the event of a breakdown or if a consultation is needed. If an older model does not have the necessary ceiling buttons, for example, you can use the display to call the assistance service or the ŠKODA hotline. When the assistance service is called, the car sends its location as well as other details to help the operators solve any problem. This service is available everywhere in Europe.

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