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WTF is a ‘software-defined vehicle?’
If you’re trying to figure out what automakers mean by "software-defined vehicle," you’re in the right place. What to know about SDVs.
At its core, a software-defined vehicle is any car, truck or SUV with “capabilities that can be upgraded over time, fundamentally by software, instead of having to change physical parts,” said Gartner automotive analyst Mike Ramsey in a call with TechCrunch. Another expert offered a similar definition: Software-defined means “you can actually introduce new functions into a vehicle that haven’t been there before,” said Moritz Neukirchner, a senior director at automotive software company Elektrobit. Once unique to Tesla, built-in tablets now look pretty ordinary on new car and truck dashboards, and major automakers are gradually embracing over-the-air updates (albeit many have limited capability), driver-assist software and specialized app stores.
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