On January 21st, XPeng Motors released the first major OTA update of the year for its P7 model, adding 12 new features and over 40 user experience optimizations. Improvements were made to core functions such as the Parking Lot Memory Parking (VPA) system, Next-Generation Platform (NGP) intelligent driving assistance, full-scenario voice control, intelligent parking assistance system, intelligent safety system, intelligent music cockpit, intelligent navigation, and vehicle control module.
Parking Lot Memory Parking (VPA)
The core feature of this OTA update is the addition of the VPA Parking Lot Memory Parking (beta) map sharing feature.
According to XPeng Motors, this is the industry’s first parking assistance feature that allows users to share parking routes. After learning the route, users can choose to share it, and after cloud verification, they can manage and share the route on their mobile phones.
Next-Generation Platform (NGP) Test Version for Intelligent Driving Assistance
XPeng Motors data shows that as of January 2022, the NGP has accumulatively driven over 20 million kilometers and can circle the equator about 500 times. The user penetration rate has reached 96%, and the total mileage penetration rate has reached 60%.
Intelligent Parking Assistance System
The update includes a new Super Smart Assistance Parking Safety Exam, which needs to be completed before turning on the function. It is important to note that after this upgrade, vehicles that are not logged in to the XPeng account will automatically turn off the intelligent parking function. Users will need to pass the safety exam after logging in to use the function.
Intelligent Safety System (Only for the Pengyi Edition, Zhizun Edition, and Zhixiang Edition)
The updated version includes an enhanced blind spot safety-assisted function (LCA+). If the driver turns on the turn signal to change lanes and the system detects a vehicle in the adjacent lane changing lanes to the target vehicle and meeting the alert conditions, an alert will be issued to the driver.
Full-Scenario Voice Control
Set the continuous conversation time to 20/30/60/120 seconds by saying “open intelligent voice control” to XPeng. Users can also find parking spaces along the way by saying “help me find parking spaces along the way.”
Intelligent Navigation
The updated version includes information on available charging piles. When there is a service area on the expressway during the navigation process, the map will show the current number of fast and slow charging piles available.
Vehicle Control Module
The updated version includes a function that allows users to disable the in-car camera and microphone hardware.
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