This may be behind the software/battery issues....

[Alemany]

https://apple.news/A-ij2t-U2TGesw5ks_dUJBQ

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[daveo4EV]

yeah - software is hard…Tesla has a huge lead

With the shift to electric, computing has become the heart of the vehicle, with a central processor managing the battery, running the electric motors, brakes, lights and other critical systems as well as additional features such as entertainment or heating in the seats. Just like a gas-powered car should be serviced regularly, a modern electric vehicle may receive software updates to improve safety and performance, offer new in-car services, or unlock sources of revenue for the manufacturer.

The CEO opened the gathering with a blistering critique of VW’s progress. He showed a slide comparing the ID.3 to the Tesla Model 3, pointing out that while VW’s car excelled in old-world features such as spaciousness and design, Tesla beat VW hands down on such metrics as battery range and advanced computing.

Taycan is an excellent vehicle and a mediocre software platform - Tesla is an excellent software platform and a mediocre vehicle…