VERSION HISTORY
LOTUS HYPER OS 1.6.0u
- Experience enhanced audio immersion with our upgraded Stereo and Dolby ATMOS tuning for a truly lifelike sound experience.
- Introducing the Equaliser feature, allowing owners to customize their audio experience by adjusting bass, mid, and treble levels in the sound settings for a tailored listening experience.
- User interface and experience optimizations for Central screen, Online satellite navigation, In-vehicle app store, Over-the-Air update process, Apple Car Play, Android Auto, Internet in the vehicle that enhance clarity and elevate overall usability.
- The Tidal and Bird Bump apps have been updated to the latest versions for improved performance and features.
- Introducing the new Calendar and Web browser apps, designed to enhance your enjoyment and streamline your experience.
- Introducing enhancements to the Highway Assist function:
- Enjoy the convenience of seamless lane changes at your command.
- Experience enhanced steering and system responsiveness for a dynamic drive.
- Benefit from features that promote safety by preventing undertaking on highways (left in the UK).
- Facilitate a clear path for emergency services in traffic jams, where permitted, ensuring safety for all.
- Let Adaptive Cruise Control automatically adjust speed for smooth braking ahead of roundabouts, enhancing your driving experience.
- Customers can now adjust the view of rear mirror cameras specifically for reversing, ensuring enhanced visibility and safety.
- Introducing the Walk-Away Lock feature, ensuring your vehicle locks automatically when you step away with your digital key or key fob for added convenience and security.
- Introducing optimizations to use NFC key card, allowing drivers to mobilize the vehicle seamlessly without a secondary check. The default duration is set to two minutes and can be easily adjusted through the central screen.
- Introducing Light and Dark screen modes: Users can easily switch or opt for automatic switching between Light and Dark modes in the system settings. "Light mode" offers a bright display, while "Dark mode" provides a comfortable low-light experience.
- Introducing the option to easily switch the passenger display on and off from the central screen, enhancing user control and convenience.
- Introducing Enhanced User interface and experience optimizations for Air Conditioning Settings: Users can choose to adjust temperature or airflow with the toggle lever.
- User interface and experience optimizations for phone connected via Bluetooth that enhance clarity and elevate overall usability.
- Introducing Over-the-Air update process optimization: The vehicle will stay connected to the network while downloading the new software package, even when locked, ensuring a seamless and efficient update experience.
- User interface and experience optimizations for In-vehicle app store (Lotus Apps store) that enhance clarity and elevate the user experience.
LOTUS HYPER OS 1.5.1u
LOTUS HYPER OS 1.5.0
- The Wireless Charging function has been optimised by adding a charging button in the multi-function panel, allowing the user to activate or deactivate wireless charging.
- Digital Key has been released for smartphones and wearable devices. Usage instructions available through the digital key management page. Only supported for Apple devices.* Digital Key will be functional only after the service campaign is completed by the local retailer.
- When the vehicle is in N gear, the charge port flap cannot be opened from the central display screen.
- Service mode option for the front windscreen wipers will not be available when the wiper is set to on.
- The suspension height functions have been further developed when using Range Mode. If "low" is selected above 110 kmh or 68 mph, the suspension will no longer set to "lowest". If vehicle speed is ≤ 30kmh or 18 mph and the suspension is set to "lowest" for more than 10 seconds, the height will be set to "low". If the driver manually selects "lowest" once the vehicle speed is lower than 30kmh or 18 mph, the suspension will no longer set to "low".
- The Highway Assist function's signal interface has been optimised.
- Important optimisation of AC charging when vehicle is in transit.
- Important optimisation of DC charging when vehicle is in transit.
- Important optimisation of the coolant temperature controls when vehicle is in transit.
- Important optimisation of the thermal management systems when vehicle is in transit.
- When the vehicle is charging by a DC source, AC settings in the central display screen are hidden.
- The Auto Fan levels in the vehicle have been optimised to correpsond to low, medium and high.
- Important optimisation of the thermal management systems.
- When the vehicle is charging, text notifications have been improved.
- The Heads Up Display has been optimised when speed and position is changed.
- Service Reminders have been implemented when the vehicle reaches the maintenance mileage or timing.
- The Heads Up Display has been optimised when using navigation.
- Important update to the network connection settings when the system is reset to factory settings.
- The Visual Park Assist function has been further optimised for narrow roads and blind spot activation.
- Variable Traction Control setting has been implemented when using Track Mode.
- Important bug fix for over-the-air system version information.
- The DAB function has been improved with the addition of the slideshow setting in Europe.
- The Highway Assist function has been improved by reducing the LiDAR retraction timing when wind noise is high.
- The Highway Assist function has been improved when encountering contruction zones.
- When using autonomous driving features, the event data recorder will now upload to the cloud, allowing for continued performance enhancements.
- The Adaptive Cruise Control and Highway Assist functions have been improved when changing lane.
LOTUS HYPER OS 1.4.0x
- Important bug fix for internet connectivity.
- Remote diagnostic capability has been further optimized and improved.
- User experience has been improved when using the indicator and hazard lights.
- While the vehicle is charging, users can now see real-time power data on the central display.
- The Highway Assist function has been optimized to improve lateral control.
- The Highway Assist function has been optimized to improve overtaking performance.
- The Lane Keep Assist functions have been optimized to improve the user experience when driving in narrow lanes.
- The Traffic Sign Information alert volume has been increased.
- The Lane Keep Assist and Autonomous Emergency Braking functions are enabled when the Driver Monitoring System detects the driver is unattentive for a sustained period of time.
- Important bug fix for the user agreement and privacy settings.
- Important bug fixes for the infotainment system.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have been added, using a two-thirds view on the central stack display. Full screen mode will follow in a future software update.
LOTUS HYPER OS 1.3.0w
- New feature added which gives improved access for the driver. The driver seat slides back on door opening along with the steering wheel retracting, allowing for easier entry. When the driver door closes, the seat and steering wheel return to their original position.
- Camera perception of the car has been optimized to enhance Traffic Sign Recognition, road edge detections for Highway Assist, and yellow lane detection.
- Autonomous Emergency Braking has been further optimized for stationary objects. Front Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking has also been added for head-on / stationary objects. Front Collision Warning and Car-to-Car Front Turn-Across-Path have been improved.
- Front Cross Traffic Alert has been optimized by increasing the target selection maximum speed to 63 km/h.
- Intelligent Highway Assist and Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control have been optimized by setting the current vehicle speed limit as the set speed when activating.
- Updates to optimize traffic sign information system and overspeed warning.
- Driver Monitoring System has been optimized by activating the distraction function with improved performance when driving.
- Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist and Emergency Lane Keep Aid have been optimized to improve the user experience. Improved calibration, and Emergency Lane Keep Aid is deactivated when Highway Assist is active on roads with solid lane lines and road edges.
- Automatic Park Assist and Remote Park Assist have been optimized when searching for parking spaces or performing parking manoeuvres.
- Various updates to optimize the infotainment system.
- Updates for system memory and notifications.
- Important bug fix for software installation issues to the telecommunication system.
- Tyre pressure monitoring system has been optimized when vehicle speed exceeds 60 km/h.
- Important bug fixes to the telecommunication system.
- The in-vehicle Terms of Use have been updated.
- New feature added for rear view mirror. When reversing, the rear view mirror automatically flips to the most recent / preferred angle used.
- Autonomous Emergency Braking has been further improved and optimized.
- Driver Monitoring System has been optimized for driving in direct sunlight and when direct sunlight hits the windshield.
- Adaptive Cruise Control and Highway Assist have been optimized to improve Auto Speed Limit Identification.
- Traffic Sign Recognition has been further improved and optimized.
- Easy Access has been further improved and optimized when detecting occupants after the door is closed.
- Air Conditioning has been optimized to include monitoring fan speed within the cabin. When AUTO is turned on and the temperature is set to LO, after the temperature within the cabin reaches a relatively low level, fan speed will be reduced to avoid occupant discomfort.