[Bamajim]

do you know if anyone has received the update call the 800 number you suggested they are clueless for the most part. I’m just curious of anyone that has received the update. Thanks, Bama Jim

 

[kat]

do you know if anyone has received the update call the 800 number you suggested they are clueless for the most part. I’m just curious of anyone that has received the update. Thanks, Bama Jim

Well, someone on that Bz4X phone line seemed to think my car may have it because it pops up alerts when the car is below 30% SoC. However she read off what else was in that particular update, and I don't think it included some of the other changes that are supposed to be included in this May update. I heard rumors that the driver display may only show percent SoC below 30%, and mine does not do so. I doubt the update that added those pop up warnings is the much anticipated May update. She also couldn't give me any way to verify what updates the car has or had not gotten. I will probably call the hotline again tomorrow, because I am not in the mood to drive the amount needed to see if it still throttles fast charging after 2 cycles per 24 hours, without more verification that it has been updated.

 

[Bamajim]

Well, someone on that Bz4X phone line seemed to think my car may have it because it pops up alerts when the car is below 30% SoC. However she read off what else was in that particular update, and I don't think it included some of the other changes that are supposed to be included in this May update. I heard rumors that the driver display may only show percent SoC below 30%, and mine does not do so. I doubt the update that added those pop up warnings is the much anticipated May update. She also couldn't give me any way to verify what updates the car has or had not gotten. I will probably call the hotline again tomorrow, because I am not in the mood to drive the amount needed to see if it still throttles fast charging after 2 cycles per 24 hours, without more verification that it has been updated.

Thanks for your reply Kat and I was told the same as you

 

[FelineFreddie]

For a software update scheduled for “sometime in May”, very few (if any, so far) seem to know anything definitive about it.

After working my career in the automation/IT world, I’ve learned this…

Until something is actually released and installed (verified installation, not just rumored)… it’s just “vapor- ware”.

 

[Bamajim]

For a software update scheduled for “sometime in May”, very few (if any, so far) seem to know anything definitive about it.

After working my career in the automation/IT world, I’ve learned this…

Until something is actually released and installed (verified installation, not just rumored)… it’s just “vapor- ware”.

Thanks

 

[Phil]

For a software update scheduled for “sometime in May”, very few (if any, so far) seem to know anything definitive about it.

After working my career in the automation/IT world, I’ve learned this…

Until something is actually released and installed (verified installation, not just rumored)… it’s just “vapor- ware”.

It's defnitely not vaporware, Bjorn Nyland just published 4 videos in the last 24 hours testing the new software. Granted he's in Norway but the software does exist and so far seems to provide some nice improvements. Hopefully we get this sooner than later in North America.

https://www.youtube.com/@bjornnyland

 

[kat]

It's defnitely not vaporware, Bjorn Nyland just published 4 videos in the last 24 hours testing the new software. Granted he's in Norway but the software does exist and so far seems to provide some nice improvements. Hopefully we get this sooner than later in North America.

https://www.youtube.com/@bjornnyland

Sure, the European version isn't vaporware. However, I have a US AWD Bz4X, with the slower CATL battery. I don't know how much thst changes the programming parameters. There's obviously something different about what we are getting here compared to Europe, since dealership service departments are doing the updates over there and have said it's too large to do OTA, and yet what we are supposed to get is OTA. So I won't believe in this update until someone here in the US gets it, and can confirm at least some of what it can do. But I've become very jaded from prior experience with Toyota and this car, so I may be overly pessimistic.

 

[FelineFreddie]

Unfortunately, I share the viewpoint that @kat expressed above, regarding the actual update.

Simply because on region in the world gets updates/enhancements, it doesn’t guarantee all regions (or any other regions) will see it.

Hopefully, those in our camp are taking an overly negative POV on the subject, and will be pleasantly surprised quite soon. Any official information for the NA vehicle market seems to be buried in a deep, dark hole for now,

 

[Phil]

Sure, the European version isn't vaporware. However, I have a US AWD Bz4X, with the slower CATL battery. I don't know how much thst changes the programming parameters. There's obviously something different about what we are getting here compared to Europe, since dealership service departments are doing the updates over there and have said it's too large to do OTA, and yet what we are supposed to get is OTA. So I won't believe in this update until someone here in the US gets it, and can confirm at least some of what it can do. But I've become very jaded from prior experience with Toyota and this car, so I may be overly pessimistic.

See post #19. New delivery that appears to be north america and with new software. I have the same car as you (in Canada) and need to bring it in the dealer for it's 8,000km service. I will ask if they know anything about this update.

 

[FelineFreddie]

Hopefully you can get some substantiated information of the update and when it’s allegedly going to be available for installation on existing vehicles.

I wish you good luck…

 

[ElectricAvenue]

See post #19. New delivery that appears to be north america and with new software. I have the same car as you (in Canada) and need to bring it in the dealer for it's 8,000km service. I will ask if they know anything about this update.

Welcome to the forum @Phil! keep us posted if you hear anything from your dealer. Overall how has your bZ4X treated you?

 

[kat]

See post #19. New delivery that appears to be north america and with new software. I have the same car as you (in Canada) and need to bring it in the dealer for it's 8,000km service. I will ask if they know anything about this update.

Based on other posts from that user, they are in Cyprus. Not North America.

 

[FelineFreddie]

It’s definitely a Cyprus flag associated with that account.

 

[qs933]

Until something is actually released and installed (verified installation, not just rumored)… it’s just “vapor- ware”.

Exactly. Asking front-line company employees for information about something that hasn't been publicly released (at least not yet in the US) will either get you incorrect information or frustrated.

It would good to see US bZ4Xs delivered with the updated software. The newest I saw browsing cars.com were units produced in April and no tell-tale percentage on the display.

 

[majorhawkm]

Exactly. Asking front-line company employees for information about something that hasn't been publicly released (at least not yet in the US) will either get you incorrect information or frustrated.

It would good to see US bZ4Xs delivered with the updated software. The newest I saw browsing cars.com were units produced in April and no tell-tale percentage on the display.

Exactly. Asking front-line company employees for information about something that hasn't been publicly released (at least not yet in the US) will either get you incorrect information or frustrated.

It would good to see US bZ4Xs delivered with the updated software. The newest I saw browsing cars.com were units produced in April and no tell-tale percentage on the display.

It looks like Toyota wants to discourage buyers from going full electric with the lack of information and updates here in the US. What a big fiasco. Makes me want to trade-in my BZ4X for a Kia instead.

 

[kat]

It looks like Toyota wants to discourage buyers from going full electric with the lack of information and updates here in the US. What a big fiasco. Makes me want to trade-in my BZ4X for a Kia instead.

It will be interesting what the cars will go for on the used market over the next few years. 😞

 

[timmer3]

i took videos of the software update > "model info" screen before & after the software update was installed at my local dealer in ireland, and none of the version numbers have changed. bizarre. but it definitely has the update with the battery % indicator and the less hyper sensitive affects on range estimate with the AC/heating on.

Category	Pre	Post
HU SW	1040	1040
CA SW	1040	1040
VP SW	1025	1025
GD SW	2421	2421
VD SW	1040	1040
VE SW	1040	1040
OD SW	1001	1001
SM SW	1001	1001

 

[Phil]

Welcome to the forum @Phil! keep us posted if you hear anything from your dealer. Overall how has your bZ4X treated you?

Thanks for the warm welcome! Other than the range being a bit dissapointing I like the car a lot. I don't do many road trips, I have another (ICE) car and charge 99% of the time at home so for me it's not an issue. The AWD is absolutely awesome in the snow.

 

[n6nl]

There was no promise by Toyota for a US or Canadian update in May.

That is completely an assumption from events in Europe.

Our market is further complicated by a completely different battery pack.

 

[FelineFreddie]

Yep, until it’s officially announced, it’s simply “vapor-ware”…