The first OTA updates for the Mustang Mach-E are already on the way

When buying an electric vehicle, we usually pay special attention to certain specifications such as battery capacity, supported charging power or efficiency level. All of these are undoubtedly very important characteristics. Although we should not overlook some others.

One of them is the possibility of receive software updates over-the-air (OTA); or to put it more simply, downloaded directly from the Internet from the vehicle itself using a Wi-Fi or 4G connection and installed immediately without the intervention of a technician.

Having to take the car to the garage to fix a minor defect that only requires a slight modification to the vehicle's software It is, today, unacceptable. When this same thing can be done in your own garage, from one day to the next, in a matter of minutes.

Traditional car manufacturers, accustomed to a different way of proceeding, are beginning to be aware of this new reality and are preparing to offer their customers the first OTA updates for their new electric vehicles.

Just a few days ago, we learned of Volkswagen's intention to From now on, we will release OTA updates with new improvements for the ID.3 and ID.4 every 3 monthsAnd today, it is Ford that has begun taking the first steps to distribute the first of these updates to all its customers who own the new Mustang Mach-E.

Ford is looking to create a group of beta testers for its updates

Some forum users macheforum.com They claim to have received a communication from the American manufacturer inviting you to download the first OTA update for your vehicle before anyone elseFord is apparently planning to roll out this first update to a small number of users in the first phase, to check that everything is working properly. The company also intends to use this opportunity to gather as much feedback as possible to help it correct any possible errors that may arise.

In the email sent by Ford to this small group of Mustang Mach-E owners, the manufacturer gives them the opportunity to receive these OTA updates before anyone else, in exchange for your collaboration by filling out a couple of surveys once a monthIn these questionnaires Ford will ask questions about the download and installation process and the subsequent operation of the vehicle.

Collaborating with Ford has its rewards

Ford also requires the signing of a confidentiality agreement with these users, which will not be able to reveal any details about the updates they receive in advance. The company says it will give an Amazon gift card with $20 in credit to these users, as compensation for each survey they fill out.

A good initiative that will allow the American manufacturer to be aware of any problems that may arise with each new software update, before it is distributed en masse to all Mustang Mach-E owners.