VW says Cariad software will be ready for Porsche electric Macan launch

Porsche electric Macan — The coming full-electric Porsche Macan is shown undergoing winter testing. The SUV is set to launch in 2024 with the Cariad E3 1.2 software package, which will control driver assistance, infotainment and over-the-air updates.

March 14, 2023 12:53 PM

Volkswagen Group’s software division, Cariad, will be ready to deliver its delayed premium software package to Porsche in time for the launch of the full-electric Macan SUV in 2024, said Oliver Blume, who is CEO of VW Group and its Porsche business.

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