Pretty much every modern EV today comes with some form of Telematics as standard - and we're often asked if it's something that people should activate, make use of, or instead ignore it in order to insure maximum security.

But in a world where telematics and OTA updates are intrinsically linked, it might not be the easiest question to answer. Nevertheless, we're going to try and give it a go.

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00:00 - Introduction
02:07 - This video might appear pretty easy to answer but...
02:58 - We've survived without telematics for years
04:34 - If charging is predictable, you might not need telematics...
05:08 - Knowing when someone is screwing with your car is a big telematics plus
07:13 - Automakers can help your EV stay healthy via remote diagnostics
08:01 - Tracking your car...
08:31 - OTAs are a big bonus to telematics, too.
09:07 - Concerns of hacking, cybersecurity breaches
11:41 - ...But you're the weakest link, goodbye!
13:34 - There's no shame in NOT having Telematics
14:23 - Insruance tatle-tales? (Here's the real facts)
15:38 - READ before SIGNING!
16:23 - What happens if you don't use telematics?
18:12 - Telematics for no-longer supported EVs
19:03 - OVMS - an alternative to examine...
20:05 - Thanks, and Goodbye!

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Presenter, Script, Audio: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield.
Camera, Editor, Colorist: M. Horton
Art and Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
© Transport Evolved LLC, 2024

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