ID. software update

Use your apps also in the car! Connect your smartphone and your ID. with App-Connect to conveniently use your selected apps such as music, news, maps or audio books.

Use the time-controlled climatization to preset the preferred temperature in your car via smartphone according to your scheduled departure time. You’re already on your way? Charging breaks are automatically scheduled as your navigation system has access to more than 85,000 charging stations in Europe. It also allows you to plan charging according to your individual departure time.

The automated introduction of charging stops in the navigation using more than 85,000 charging points across Europe. Plus the capability to send charging Point-of-Interest (POIs) from a smartphone to the car navigation system. What’s more, the charging timer function enables users to schedule charging in relation to the planned time of departure.

The time-controlled air conditioning system allows the vehicle to be air-conditioned according to the desired departure time.

Connected Active Cruise Control (Connected ACC) allows Car-2-X communication and situation adaption of travelling speed. 


The digital car manual enables users to find car information via speech control. Web Radio can also be used to play internet radio stations via the ID. infotainment system.



As part of the continuous product development, the update will also contain numerous performance improvements and software changes.

The ID.Software2.1 also enables the ID. to receive over-the-air updates. This means that the car will not need to go to a retailer for minor software updates in the future.

Please contact your Volkswagen Retailer.

The software update takes around seven hours to complete but we will need your car for two days. Your Volkswagen Retailer will provide alternative transport if required.

No, the software update has to be carried out by a Volkswagen Retailer.

With regard to the current COVID-19 situation, a contactless handover is possible at the Volkswagen Retailer.

Yes, your Volkswagen Retailer will ensure that you stay mobile during this time – this will be provided subject to availability and is free of charge.

This information can be found here under the title “What additional functionality does the  Software update provide?”. 

Volkswagen recommends that all customers carry out the upcoming software updates promptly and regularly. You will benefit from the additional and improved functions.

This update is free of charge.

The ID.Software version 2.1 includes additional functions, so we recommend upgrading to this software version as soon as possible.

The software update is recorded by Volkswagen and documented in the digital service plan.

If in doubt, please contact your Volkswagen Retailer. 

No, the manufacturer's warranty is not invalid.

Appointment scheduling depends on the available capacity of your preferred Volkswagen Retailer