China, however, leapfrogged. By mid-2024, China had already pushed —a version that does not exist in the global roadmap. Volkswagen China effectively forked the software. Chinese ID.4s now have:

Volkswagen plans to launch a new or revised vehicle on average every two weeks in China starting in 2026, with software being the primary differentiator. Key Improvements in Recent China Updates

Note: If you purchased a used ID.4 in China that has never received an OTA, you may need to visit an SAIC-VW or FAW-VW dealership for a manual USB flash drive update. This is free of charge under warranty.

Your vehicle must have a stable 4G/5G connection (China Unicom or China Telecom—most ID.4s use an eSIM). The update is pushed in batches. You can also manually check via the "Volkswagen" app on your connected smartphone.