For automakers accustomed to mechanical engineering, the shift to software-defined vehicles presents an entirely new challenge.
One wrong line of code can potentially ground thousands of cars, as Volvo is finding with its EX30.
You might be thinking, “big deal, just look at the gauge cluster instead.”
The problem is, the EX30 has no traditional gauge cluster or analog speedometer.
All vehicle stats and readings are displayed exclusively on the massive center touchscreen.
This is far from ideal when piloting a nearly two-ton EV down the highway.
Owners simply need to download and install version 1.3.1 to handle the glitchy screen behavior.
Volvo’s presence in the EV market extends beyond cars alone.
