Volvo rolls out tech upgrade for a host of its cars

Volvo has announced that it will be upgrading the XC40, EX40, EC40, S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90 and V90 Cross Country models with its latest user interface as well as its ultra-fast Snapdragon Cockpit Platform, making the infotainment system of its cars faster and more responsive.

The new user interface is said to have been developed in response to feedback from customers and is described as more focused and personalised than its predecessor. The system now places the most often used apps, such as maps and media, on the home screen. The contextual bar also now changes what you see according to the situation and displays your most recently used app. The driver display, located just behind the steering wheel, has also been updated with a larger and clearer navigation view.

The upgrade will also be rolled out to Volvo cars equipped with Google built-in through an over-the-air software update that is expected to be sent to 2.5 million customers around the globe and delivered to cars built as early as 2020.

Customers in Europe driving the EX30, EX40 and EC40 will also have the Plug & Charge electric charging authentication and billing system added into their cars. The charging service allows users to start charging sessions automatically with no need for additional cards or authentication and also facilitates seamless processing of payment for charging sessions.