The subscription model, which we are far more accustomed to for software rather than hardware, appears to be gaining traction in the automotive space in recent years.
Toyota’s Remote Connect and Chevrolet’s Remote Access, at the very least, offer multi-year trial periods before charging to use the features.
EQS SUV 450 4MATIC are eligible for the upgrade, which will cost $1,200 per year, excluding tax. The automaker claims that the upgrade improves performance by tuning the motors’ power and torque output.