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How old is your mobile phone? Probably a few years old, or you don't change your mobile phone every year, even though a new version comes onto the market. That's because updates keep your mobile phone up to date.
It's exactly the same with used electric cars. Tesla started doing it on a large scale, and now everyone is doing it: over-the-air updates. Your car's technology is constantly being updated and improved wirelessly. This can range from infotainment and the touchscreen to driving dynamics. Because this happens automatically, wirelessly and usually free of charge, you don't have to go to the garage. Nice! Saves time and hassle. Just like Gowago!
Find out everything you need to know about over-the-air updates and what happens during them in this chapter.
Quite the contrary. Electric cars are actually evolving rather than becoming obsolete thanks to over-the-air updates. And these are usually free for electric cars.
These updates are noticeable. They not only affect the infotainment system, but can also significantly improve driving dynamics and even performance.
Manufacturers such as Tesla, Polestar and Hyundai regularly release updates that improve efficiency, driving dynamics, range and comfort.
Used electric cars benefit from the latest technologies just as much as new cars: without visits to the garage and without extra costs.
In the morning, you get into your electric car and something feels better. And then you see on the centre console: ‘Update installed’.
Overnight, the manufacturer of your electric car has updated your car to the latest version. You haven't lost any time or money in the process.
‘Thanks to wireless updates directly from the manufacturer, electric cars always remain up to date.’
Many manufacturers provide free software updates on an ongoing basis, which can be downloaded and installed directly and wirelessly from your
car. These updates are also known as ‘over-the-air’ updates. The benefits of this extend not only to your infotainment system, but also to safety systems and even the driving experience.
This is a great advantage for you as a used car buyer. Thanks to these updates, your electric car feels like new, even though it already has a few thousand kilometres on the clock.
Technically speaking, an electric car is much less complex than a petrol or diesel car. This also means that software updates to your car can make much more far-reaching improvements without a mechanic having to get their hands dirty. Or you having to spend money.
Your car simply becomes smarter, more dynamic and more enjoyable to drive.
Manufacturers such as Tesla, Polestar, Hyundai, VW, etc. release updates regularly. These updates can do much more than just fix minor bugs:
Tesla is the absolute leader when it comes to improving cars via wireless updates. The features they install increase safety and user-friendliness exactly as you would want them to – without you even realising that you wanted them.
More than 50 updates have been released so far in 2025. Here are the coolest and most useful ones:
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Tesla may be the most active car manufacturer when it comes to over-the-air updates. But they are not the only ones ensuring that your electric car is up to date and constantly evolving, even as a used car. And that's the cool thing about electric cars. Oh yeah!
We are fed up with half-truths and lack of transparency when it comes to used cars – especially used electric cars. That's why we give you full transparency. With a Gowago Certified Pre-Owned Electric Car, you ALWAYS get a tested car with a battery certificate and at least a 12-month warranty. The battery and drive system come with at least a 3-year warranty on exclusive offers. Wow.
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With electric cars, a few years on the clock doesn't mean stagnation, but progress. Thanks to regular over-the-air updates, you get new features, improved safety and often even a more dynamic driving experience – without having to visit the garage or incurring additional costs. Tesla, Polestar, Hyundai and others are constantly delivering innovations directly to your car, whether new or used. So your used car not only stays modern, it actually gets better over time – and continues to give you as much pleasure as it did on the first day.
That was just one of many myths surrounding used electric cars.
There are several other preconceptions that persist – but have little to do with the facts. Discover the other myths now and find out why a used electric car is often the better choice.
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