Latest Taycan Software Update Findings and Reviews Thread

[Tooney]

After reading details of the update procedures linked here , I think the people who developed this update process work in offices, not auto repair shops. It is not a smooth, easily followed, goof-proof process where the tech plugs in the car to a computer and waits for software to update.
The Taycan's systems may operate well, but design for maintainability in the field is sh*t.

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[W1NGE]

After reading details of the update procedures linked here , I think the people who developed this update process work in offices, not auto repair shops. It is not a smooth, easily followed, goof-proof process where the tech plugs in the car to a computer and waits for software to update.
The Taycan's systems may operate well, but design for maintainability in the field is sh*t.

I think the underlying issue is more that the updates are generally unattended and are periodically checked once in progress given the draw on resource and bottle neck this would cause.

I know for a fact that as this is warranty work that Porsche AG determine the amount of labour time that they will be paid for which is typically well short of the time taken to apply a major update. The last major recall (1 day) prior to the current campaign only provided 1.25 hours (up to the dealer to spend more time but at their cost).

 

[Bella]

I think the underlying issue is more that the updates are generally unattended and are periodically checked once in progress given the draw on resource and bottle neck this would cause.

I know for a fact that as this is warranty work that Porsche AG determine the amount of labour time that they will be paid for which is typically well short of the time taken to apply a major update. The last major recall (1 day) prior to the current campaign only provided 1.25 hours (up to the dealer to spend more time but at their cost).

As usual on a Forum people who have had no issues with the update don’t respond. My Car took one day as there was no backup of other Cars being updated.

 

[Rona]

I’ve just booked my car for the VR19.0.1. Upgrade - I’m hoping it will help me get past 204 mile range as that’s the most I’ve ever had!

 

[W1NGE]

As usual on a Forum people who have had no issues with the update don’t respond. My Car took one day as there was no backup of other Cars being updated.

Indeed and think everyone with an MY20 / MY21 (where a much larger update is applied) will likely have to spend longer having their update applied and will invariably have more issues. MY22s would have had a very small update I'd expect.

Also worth pointing out that depending on what options the vehicle is fitted with will also add / reduce time taken.

I thought I had no issues until several days later so like all things it will take a while for this to shake out for most people.

 

[W1NGE]

I’ve just booked my car for the VR19.0.1. Upgrade - I’m hoping it will help me get past 204 mile range as that’s the most I’ve ever had!

Aha - range, what battery do you have PB or PB+ and typically what's your driving style (be honest!)?

 

[Eleven2]

Got my 22 RWD done in 4 hours. Dealer said with cars color pcm are faster. Older ones are averging 2-3 days.

Had the car for 2 weeks now. Has anyone noticed the car with air spring is softer on normal mode ? I feel more up and down movement now.

Also I'm getting 28.9 KWh/100mil vs 29.5 before the update on the same commute route.

 

[W1NGE]

Got my 22 RWD done in 4 hours. Dealer said with cars color pcm are faster. Older ones are averging 2-3 days.

Had the car for 2 weeks now. Has anyone noticed the car with air spring is softer on normal mode ? I feel more up and down movement now.

Also I'm getting 28.9 KWh/100mil vs 29.5 before the update on the same commute route.

Not noticed any suspension difference although my Smart Lift function stopped working for a few days and is now working again.

PIRM control is still missing from the menu but is operational.

 

[PDACPA]

I think the underlying issue is more that the updates are generally unattended and are periodically checked once in progress given the draw on resource and bottle neck this would cause.

I know for a fact that as this is warranty work that Porsche AG determine the amount of labour time that they will be paid for which is typically well short of the time taken to apply a major update. The last major recall (1 day) prior to the current campaign only provided 1.25 hours (up to the dealer to spend more time but at their cost).

I spoke to one of the techs when I dropped my car. He confirmed the same thing you are saying. They are not paid for the entire time it takes to complete the update. Thus they cannot monitor it the whole time. The car gets hooked up for the update, but Porsche AG does not pay the dealer for the tech to sit there and watch and babysit the update. The tech goes and works on another car and comes back periodically to check on the progress. So if an issue happens, it can require them to start over.

He did tell me that there were a number of changes to the process for the update that have been happening since they started doing updates. I forgot what he called the system, but some does require the connection to Germany and then part is the equipment in house. He said they are constantly updating it and it has gotten better.

 

[KensingtonPark]

I personally find the weirdest change is the tone/pitch of the proximity alerts while parking. It appears to be a change to distinguish between the type of alert (front/back vs. left/right), but it was certainly not something that I expected to change.

 

[ciaranob]

Got car back - mine a max optioned vehicle and cannot find a single issue after uPdate complete. Everything AOK and no reloading in or repairing of phone etc - nothing.

There was some eye candy (mega money!!) on the showroom floor including the more std Porsche bike rack for their SUV tow hitches.

Even the Android Auto feature working (did not test as an Apple user)

How hard would it be to add a pop-up color editor to change the vehicle to your car's actual color??

I think it the tractor is pulling ahead

And here ye go - this knocked my socks off but I guess I'm just not plugged into things that cost this much - a PRE-OWNED vehicle that is selling for close to half a million dollars!

Tow-hitch mounted bike carrier with their latest electric bike - slightly odd 'mossy' green colored car.

 

[W1NGE]

Got car back - mine a max optioned vehicle and cannot find a single issue after uPdate complete. Everything AOK and no reloading in or repairing of phone etc - nothing.

There was some eye candy (mega money!!) on the showroom floor including the more std Porsche bike rack for their SUV tow hitches.

Even the Android Auto feature working (did not test as an Apple user)

How hard would it be to add a pop-up color editor to change the vehicle to your car's actual color??

I think it the tractor is pulling ahead

And here ye go - this knocked my socks off but I guess I'm just not plugged into things that cost this much It's a PRE-OWNED vehicle that is selling for close to half a million dollars!

Tow-hitch mounted bike carrier with their latest electric bike - slightly odd 'mossy' green colored car.

Tow hitch carrier - I have had one those for the past 6 years (Macan & Panamera) and because Porsche overlooked the hitch for the Taycan I can't use it.

 

[ciaranob]

Tow hitch carrier - I have had one those for the past 6 years (Macan & Panamera) and because Porsche overlooked the hitch for the Taycan I can't use it.

Indeed - frustrating - wanted to highlight as a better design imo than the OEM offering for the Taycan but TBH, I actually still prefer my custom setup (Will’s redesign).

 

[tomdfw1]

sounds like an over reaction to something that hasn't even happened yet.

its some color changes and a few things moved around, read the manual, or the release notes. its not that hard.

There were quite a few configuration changes that were changed that caused me a lot of grief (Auto Sync Charging, others). I wish I was told about this and they went over them with me instead of learning the hard way. (I had to use the Porsche app to charge...and also had to call Porsche to charge when app didn't work because they turned auto sync off) There were other things they turned off I forget now but someone should have told me.

So no, it's not just color changes.

 

[stirthepot]

There were quite a few configuration changes that were changed that caused me a lot of grief (Auto Sync Charging, others). I wish I was told about this and they went over them with me instead of learning the hard way. (I had to use the Porsche app to charge...and also had to call Porsche to charge when app didn't work because they turned auto sync off) There were other things they turned off I forget now but someone should have told me.

So no, it's not just color changes.

so, guess you didnt read the manual. like i said, its not that hard

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