A model predictive controller forecasts the vehicle’s path over a short horizon, comparing desired curvature to the car’s natural response. It apportions torque to generate the needed yaw moment while minimizing energy and passenger‑perceived motion. If a crest unloads the inside rear tire, allocation shifts forward and outward preemptively. The result is consistent line‑holding even when the road tosses surprises, maintaining the dignified, unflustered character expected from a flagship electric grand tourer on challenging, undulating terrain.
A model predictive controller forecasts the vehicle’s path over a short horizon, comparing desired curvature to the car’s natural response. It apportions torque to generate the needed yaw moment while minimizing energy and passenger‑perceived motion. If a crest unloads the inside rear tire, allocation shifts forward and outward preemptively. The result is consistent line‑holding even when the road tosses surprises, maintaining the dignified, unflustered character expected from a flagship electric grand tourer on challenging, undulating terrain.
A model predictive controller forecasts the vehicle’s path over a short horizon, comparing desired curvature to the car’s natural response. It apportions torque to generate the needed yaw moment while minimizing energy and passenger‑perceived motion. If a crest unloads the inside rear tire, allocation shifts forward and outward preemptively. The result is consistent line‑holding even when the road tosses surprises, maintaining the dignified, unflustered character expected from a flagship electric grand tourer on challenging, undulating terrain.
Initial settings begin with thoughtfully curated defaults. As miles accumulate, the car analyzes steering smoothness, typical cornering loads, and throttle modulation to gauge your comfort with rotation and response. It then proposes small, transparent adjustments—slightly firmer support on familiar routes, gentler torque on rough neighborhoods—always reversible and clearly explained. This creates a feeling of being understood, not managed, where personalization amplifies your natural rhythm and keeps long journeys refreshing instead of fatiguing or unpredictably demanding.
Labels matter less than intent. Calm, Balanced, and Engaged should each deliver distinct character without sacrificing refinement. Calm emphasizes jerk control and gentle torque edges; Balanced prioritizes confident precision; Engaged tightens body control while preserving ride quality. Rather than gimmicks, these modes change estimator aggressiveness, yaw targets, and torque ramps in coherent ways. Drivers sense genuine purpose: composure in rain, fluency in traffic, and poised assurance on empty backroads where sweeping curves beckon quiet, attentive exploration.
Great calibration supports diverse abilities and conditions. Clear pedal mapping reduces overcorrection for new EV drivers, while predictable responses help those with reduced mobility or sensitivity to abrupt motion. Visual and haptic cues explain what the car is doing without shouting. In winter, snow‑friendly settings encourage gentle slip while protecting stability. In congested cities, smoother take‑up prevents head toss. The goal is inclusive confidence, where everyone steps out relaxed, never having noticed the complex orchestration quietly working underneath.
If a wheel speed sensor fails or an inverter derates, the system shifts to a pre‑validated fallback—prioritizing straight‑line stability and gentle torque ramps. Steering and braking remain primary, while power distribution adopts conservative assumptions about friction and balance. The goal is boring predictability during faults, not heroics. Afterwards, detailed logs support service diagnostics without exposing personal data. You simply experience a calm, capable car that gets you home safely, then returns to full prowess after proper attention.
Every software release passes bench tests, hardware‑in‑the‑loop trials, closed‑course maneuvers, and diverse weather validation before reaching customers. Phased rollouts with rollback capability protect confidence. Release notes explain what changed in plain language, emphasizing feel and safety margins, not just numbers. If a refinement alters behavior, profiles preserve your preferences while offering to explore improvements. This respectful cadence lets you enjoy continuous enhancement without anxiety, ensuring the vehicle grows more intuitive and trustworthy with each carefully curated update.