With the “largest over-the-air update of a European manufacturer”, we will receive more than 750 worldwide from this Monday. 000 Vehicles with the “BMW Live Cockpit Professional” equipment the latest version of the BMW Operating System 7 (Version 07 / 20). The software update for vehicles with a production date before July 2020 contains new, expanded and improved functions such as BMW Maps, Google Android Auto or eDrive Zones.

First the new software version will be delivered to customers in Germany. BMW owners are informed via push message to the vehicle or in their BMW app on their smartphone as soon as the upgrade is ready. BMW customers in Europe, USA, Canada, China and other countries will be served in this order after delivery in Germany has been completed.

Cloud-based route calculation The manufacturer gives some examples of improved functions. BMW Maps – for the first time cloud-based – is supposed to work faster with its route calculation by combining real-time information with forecast models. Apple CarPlay should be more user-friendly with turn-off instructions and lane information directly on the head-up display and the info display. In addition, the new eDrive Zones should support plug-in hybrid drivers. When entering environmental zones, the car automatically switches to electric driving mode if the battery capacity is sufficient.

In 20 minutes feasible BMW promises that for the installation, even for extensive upgrades, only rarely more than 20 minutes required we