What is ota?

The full name of Pacific Auto Network OTA is "Over-The-Airtechnology", that is, over-the-air download technology, which realizes remote management of software through the interface of mobile communication. Traditionally, the software of the corresponding ECU is upgraded in the 4S shop through the OBD of the whole vehicle.

Automotive ota upgrade, just like smart phones, can support online upgrade of automotive computers, and improve the performance of vehicles by upgrading the vehicle's driving computer system. Generally speaking, ota upgrade only exists in pure electric vehicles or vehicles equipped with Internet in-vehicle systems.

The full name of ota is overtheair, which means over-the-air download. It is a technology to realize remote management of mobile terminal equipment and SIM card data through the air interface of mobile communication.

In the automotive field, especially pure electric vehicles like Tesla, the response speed of driving computer can be changed through ota upgrade, thus bringing users a better operating experience. At the same time, ota upgrade can also increase the maximum cruising range of pure electric vehicles to a certain extent and adjust the use status of automobile batteries.

For fuel vehicles with Internet system, ota upgrade can update the map of vehicle navigation system, increase the function of entertainment system and improve people's car life.

There are many ways to upgrade automobile ota. One way is to upgrade the car online after networking, and the other way is to download the offline data package to upgrade. If you don't upgrade, you can also drive to the 4s shop and ask the staff to help upgrade.

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