Authored:

Nov 2023

Reference:

SOTA S014

SOTA Campaign Release Summaries
Models:

All SOTA-capable vehicles (EVA2)

Software-Over-The-Air (SOTA) Campaign Release Summaries
Please see below details of upcoming ‘Software-Over-The-Air’ (SOTA) campaigns:
EVA2 SOTA release ‘4.1.1’ – Campaign summary
Vehicle scope (Model
Line & MY)

Module(s) affected

Improvements
overview

Release type

Customer impact
Customer comms
‘What’s new?’
customer release
summary

20MY = L663 Defender.
21MY & 22MY & 23MY & 24 MY= L663 Defender, L560 Velar, L462
Discovery, L550 Discovery Sport, L551 Evoque, X761 F-Pace, X260
XF, X760 XE, X590 I-Pace, X540 E-Pace.
22MY & 23MY &24MY = L460 Range Rover.
23MY & 24MY= L461 Range Rover Sport.
• Audio Amplifier Module (AAM)
• Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
• Battery Charge Control Module (BCCM)
• Electronic Power Inverter Converter B (EPICB)
• Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM)
• Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
• Wireless Device Charger Module (WDCM)
Enhancements to the following systems:
Wireless Device Charger, High Voltage (HV) Battery Charge Control,
Sound System, ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), Belt Integrated
Starter PHEVs, Rear Camera for cars without 360 view.
Minor update | Customer notified in-vehicle | Dual bank experience
(vehicle shutdown required)
Vehicle required to be shut down and locked for approximately 30
minutes
• In-vehicle ‘What’s new?’ release summary
With our continued drive to deliver improvements to your vehicle,
this update brings enhancements to the following systems:
Wireless Device Charging:
Improved detection and adaption to phones resulting in the
initiation of charging being less sensitive to device location. Updates
to communication with Apple devices running the latest iOS
releases.

Nov 2023

Authored:

Reference:

SOTA S014

SOTA Campaign Release Summaries
Models:

All SOTA-capable vehicles (EVA2)

High Voltage (HV) Battery Charge Control:
Changes to the control of the charging cable locking pin to reduce
the possibility of an unresponsive locking pin.
Changes to the charge indicator LED behaviour
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The flashing white LED charge indicator no longer illuminates
when attempting to plug-in the charge cable when the
locking pin is already in a locked position.
If the charging pin is stuck in a midway position during
locking attempt, a Rapid flashing white LED to indicate the
error condition. In such cases recommend
removal/reinsertion of charging cable.

Sound System:
General calibration & system volume refinements including a fix for
an issue where the audio could be heard through an incorrect
speaker channel.
ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System):
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Updates to remove noises from ABS modulator to mitigate
customer complaints ((applicable to New Range Rover
(L460) and New Range Rover Sport (L461)).
Better detection and response for DTC C055E System
Stiffness.

Vehicles without Surround Cameras:
Added automatic display of the rear view when the vehicle rolls
back plus other general performance improvements.
Powertrain:
PHEV Vehicles fitted with Belt Integrated Starters:
Resolved an issue that could result in a delayed engine start.

Authored:

Nov 2023

Reference:

SOTA S014

SOTA Campaign Release Summaries
Models:

All SOTA-capable vehicles (EVA2)

V8 Engine Defenders:
Improvements to oil monitoring systems.
Jaguar I-PACE (21MY Only – already included in later models):
Improvements to cold weather range prediction accuracy.
Improved support for Charge Now.
Fixed Time charging now works across multiple days.
Improved range estimation for vehicles fitted with 20" wheels.
Improved range estimation impact influenced by the vehicle’s
climate control system.
Range estimation updates more frequently, preventing unexpected
range drop off at lower range values.
Defender and Discovery 6-cylinder vehicles:
Resolved an issue where the O2 sensor could incorrectly result in
the display of an engine warning light.
All other vehicles:
General powertrain refinements.

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