Škoda Enyaq: Battery preconditioning is being added to older models via software update
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Škoda is now making battery preconditioning available via software update for older Enyaq models manufactured from the start of production until around the end of 2023. This feature was previously reserved for vehicles produced with a UNECE software version starting from the 2023/2024 model year change.
With the new software version 3.9, older Enyaqs can now also warm up their batteries before fast charging, which can significantly reduce charging time, especially in low outdoor temperatures. VW has also announced a similar update for older ID. models that will enable manual battery preconditioning.
The prerequisite for the new feature is installing several software updates. Vehicles with version 3.8 receive the update automatically, while those with older software versions first need to be updated to this version. For vehicles with software version 3.x, this can be done online, but models with version 2.x must go to an authorized service center. After that, two more updates follow, with the first preparing the battery for preconditioning and the second enabling the feature.
In total, the update affects around 200,000 vehicles and will be rolled out gradually. According to Jiří Vlček, the project manager for online updates at Škoda, the first vehicles are expected to receive the first of the two updates starting from calendar week 47. The second update will follow in calendar week 49, with additional vehicles being covered over time.
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After the update, a new option titled “Optimize Fast Charging” appears under “Charging” in the infotainment system, allowing manual initiation of battery preconditioning. This button is active only when the battery temperature is below 20 degrees Celsius. According to Vlček, the optimal battery temperature is around 25 degrees Celsius, with warming taking approximately 30 to 40 minutes depending on the outside temperature and other conditions. Additionally, the infotainment system displays the current battery temperature and the maximum available charging power.
Automatic activation of battery preconditioning by entering a charging station as a navigation destination is not included in the update for older Enyaq models. This feature remains reserved for vehicles with software version 4 or higher. According to Vlček, subsequent integration requires modifications to the vehicle’s control unit, battery control unit, and infotainment system, as well as extensive testing.
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