[JK-KIAEV6]

Threads merged as covering same topic.

 

[T9RFBB]

I think that the software update for North America will be available in mid November - based on a message exchange with MapnSoft.

See this post I did 5 days ago in another thread:

When can I expect OTA updates for my EV6 and what...

I purchased an EV6 FE in May 2022. I updated the navigation and infotainment on May 27 via USB. I haven’t received an OTA update since purchasing the car. The menu says one is available but displays the error below when selecting it. Help!

www.kiaevforums.com

 

[TechnicallyJeff]

I think that the software update for North America will be available in mid November - based on a message exchange with MapnSoft.

See this post I did 5 days ago in another thread:

When can I expect OTA updates for my EV6 and what...

I purchased an EV6 FE in May 2022. I updated the navigation and infotainment on May 27 via USB. I haven’t received an OTA update since purchasing the car. The menu says one is available but displays the error below when selecting it. Help!

www.kiaevforums.com

Hopefully!

 

[windracer]

Why would they "re-release" the May update again?

 

[Light Side]

I got my May OTA update but it didn’t “come” or “arrive magically” to my car until about a month ago. Seems really late. Is this typical for all EV6 cars? Does it roll out sequentially via some strange order? Or was it just late that time and future OTA updates might expected to be a little more promptly rolled out?

 

[MikeV]

I wonder if the US EV6 and Ioniq 5 SW update is delayed because they are finalizing the hardware firmware updates that are needed for the pre-mid July EV6s to get the battery preconditioning update. A new SW & NAV version will be needed to communicate with the updated hardware.

 

[devildog125]

I wonder if the US EV6 and Ioniq 5 SW update is delayed because they are finalizing the hardware firmware updates that are needed for the pre-mid July EV6s to get the battery preconditioning update. A new SW & NAV version will be needed to communicate with the updated hardware.

Let's hope so. I was kind of thinking the same thing. They didn't "update" anything this time around bc there wasn't anything to release...yet.

 

[TechnicallyJeff]

I wonder if the US EV6 and Ioniq 5 SW update is delayed because they are finalizing the hardware firmware updates that are needed for the pre-mid July EV6s to get the battery preconditioning update. A new SW & NAV version will be needed to communicate with the updated hardware.

Yeah that's what i'm hoping.

 

[erigion]

I seriously doubt that preconditioning can be added with any update, OTA or USB, that owners can perform themselves on the current gen Manpsoft system. Just look at anyone in Europe with an early build that wants preconditioning, they need to go into a dealership to get the update done to enable it

I'd love to be proven wrong but everyone who buys an eGMP platform vehicle needs to get used to the idea that this software/hardware combo is never going to be like Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, or any other vehicle with completely new software that's fully integrated with the hardware.

There's just little incentive for Hyundai/Kia to retroactively change so much of the software and firmware in these cars that's used in everything from the Telluride to the Kona. They've already announced a brand new platform with full OTA capabilities coming in 2025.

 

[devildog125]

I seriously doubt that preconditioning can be added with any update, OTA or USB, that owners can perform themselves on the current gen Manpsoft system. Just look at anyone in Europe with an early build that wants preconditioning, they need to go into a dealership to get the update done to enable it

I'd love to be proven wrong but everyone who buys an eGMP platform vehicle needs to get used to the idea that this software/hardware combo is never going to be like Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, or any other vehicle with completely new software that's fully integrated with the hardware.

There's just little incentive for Hyundai/Kia to retroactively change so much of the software and firmware in these cars that's used in everything from the Telluride to the Kona. They've already announced a brand new platform with full OTA capabilities coming in 2025.

Thats not whats being said. The update is a 2 part update as far as we know. One - owners will need to update the infotainment/map software themselves (or a dealer can do it or OTA). Two-hardware updates will then have to be applied at the dealer so that way preconditioning will then be fully enabled.

 

[devildog125]

I wonder if the US EV6 and Ioniq 5 SW update is delayed because they are finalizing the hardware firmware updates that are needed for the pre-mid July EV6s to get the battery preconditioning update. A new SW & NAV version will be needed to communicate with the updated hardware.

We'll know in about an hour or so as the (correct) update is out and i'm getting ready to install it.

 

[TimG]

At update.kia.com in Europe the EV6 nav software & maps have not changed since 220721 which I installed 30th July.

 

[Betsunin]

1.- Update available now for USA
Software versión 221015. Map Version.15.47.48.022.515.0

2.- Battery precondition is available now in Europe, not an OTA, it must be installed by a dealer, and as it is an extra feature it is not free. It is not covered by any guartantee. in other words you must pay to get it installed.

 

[Manticore]

U.S. EV6 Navigation Update

NEVERMIND!*
*IT WAS THERE THIS MORNING. INSTALLED OK.
Added clock to backup display (to remind you how late you are)
Seeing SoundHound logo-not sure how to use. (Or if it works, could be why it was pulled)
Navigation has more new schemes
Haven't noticed many other changes

This isn't the first time this has happened.

 

[Soullancer]

We'll know in about an hour or so as the (correct) update is out and i'm getting ready to install it.

What has changed?

 

[nti_hazard88]

What has changed?

If it's the same-ish as the other vehicles that got the update a few days ago:

October 2022 Navigation Map and Software Update > Notice | Official Kia Navigation Update Website

Check out the latest update of Kia navigation

update.kia.com

Looks like a new theme, new "relaxing sounds" feature, etc.... and of course map/navigation data.

When I went to download the update a couple of days ago, it said "Are you sure? It's the same update." (I'm paraphrasing). I tried again today and it is no longer the same, as indicated by the version number(s) listed in the link that Manticore posted.

 

[TechnicallyJeff]

Just went thru all the settings and didn't notice any change... Smh

 

[Gatordon]

Just went thru all the settings and didn't notice any change... Smh

no new "theme?"

 

[Robokia]

Radio seems to have received the bulk of the software refinement attention for this update. I'm really pleased how far Hyundai/Kia has come from the weird vacuum tube look of the original software. However, not going to lie, super disappointed we still don't have wireless CarPlay / AA. Oh and the new peaceful soundscapes do sound kinda cool.

 

[Robokia]

no new "theme?"

I didn't notice any new theme options. Also the EV tab looks the same to me.