Bio Hazard Now Standard on Model Y

[everydaychris]

Just glanced through this thread. The original 2 filter cabin filter remains, and this is in addition to them?

Thanks.

yup. it's near the air intake in the front

prob within a few months we'll be able to retrofit it

 

[mark95476]

I could use the retro. Lots of big fires in Norcal and AQI in the Bay Area has been awful the past week and doesn't look like it'll be getting better anytime soon.

 

[acarney]

I could use the retro. Lots of big fires in Norcal and AQI in the Bay Area has been awful the past week and doesn't look like it'll be getting better anytime soon.

Keep tweeting Elon about it. I'm hoping it will be offered if it's possible. Early adopters of the Y shouldn't be left out to suffer, lol

 

[rjpjnk]

I've got it but not sure what to do with it. I guess if there ever is a biohazard I'm ready. Can I get gas cartridges for it?

 

[asus389]

I really hope they do this with the 3 also. If they can fit it in the Y they can fit it in the 3. The frunk size isn’t *that* different.

 

[Wulf0123]

I really hope they do this with the 3 also. If they can fit it in the Y they can fit it in the 3. The frunk size isn’t *that* different.

I think the issue is they have to subtract the frunk to fit it. That the Y currently has space, but the 3 is too compact that it requires a rework of components. And I wonder even if they could make size if the current filter is in a space that could be retrofitted.
Really hope they make it work for the future though. It's one of those killer features that really separates the Teslas from other vehicles.

 

[Watts_Up]

I think the issue is they have to subtract the frunk to fit it. That the Y currently has space, but the 3 is too compact that it requires a rework of components. And I wonder even if they could make size if the current filter is in a space that could be retrofitted.
Really hope they make it work for the future though. It's one of those killer features that really separates the Teslas from other vehicles.

The Model 3 frunk was changed last year for no real reason?

May be there was a project to have the Bio Hazard option available?

 

[Jigglypuff]

Just put a HEPA filter in the car on a 120v adapter. We did that when the smoke was really bad a couple years ago. Worked like a charm.

 

[acarney]

Anyone have any word on retrofits? As far as I can tell all the "confirmed" reports of a retrofit coming are the result of a Sawyer Merritt tweet a few months ago. The guy tweets like a million times a day so it's really hard to run back and see if he's said anything else about it and I tweeted him last night asking for an update and it's been radio silence. Anyone else have any info that it's actually coming, or just hopes and dreams because the S had a retrofit offered for older cars?

 

[RacingThoughts]

Was it supposed to be standard on all Model Y produced after July or ordered after July? I just received my model Y ordered in June. Is there a way to know if it has the bioweapon defense mode?

 

[Pianewman]

1) Look at the photo in the very first post on this thread. Note the "bio" icon to the right of "schedule."
2) Remove the upper cover in the frunk. The newly designed filter should be almost the full width, at the base of the windshield.
3) Welcome to TMC!

 

[Phil Stasik]

A couple of weeks ago, I went to our local Merritt Island, FL Service Center to help a friend take delivery of her new MY. I was following my delivery checklist by opening the trunk to check the fluids -- and WOW! -- there was the big HEPA filter! It blocked easy access to the fluid reservoirs, but I really was envious! Our 2020 MY would look really nice with that new biohazard logo on its Climate screen. Interestingly, that car was completely defect-free, except the drivers seat back adjustment switch was broken. She chose to accept the car anyway...

 

[RacingThoughts]

1) Look at the photo in the very first post on this thread. Note the "bio" icon to the right of "schedule."

Oh I didn't notice that it's there! I can't believe it has been right in front of me since I took delivery 5 days ago

 

[Oil Freedom]

Resurrecting this thread! I'd appreciate input from people who have recently taken delivery of Model Ys from Fremont and Austin.

• Reading through this, I see several people got their Model Ys with the HEPA filters for Biodefense Mode. Super! However, I'm wondering if all the US produced Model Ys are coming with this now (a year later) because:
• Tesla's do it yourself page only shows the old (smaller non-HEPA) filter location and replacement process in this video: Do It Yourself - Model Y
• Tesla's shop only shows the old filters: Model 3/Y Air Filter
• I can't readily find any US owner videos (not for the MIC Model Ys) showing the filter replacement.

Maybe Tesla is just really behind with their online content and replacement filters???

 

[HellsKitchen]

Resurrecting this thread! I'd appreciate input from people who have recently taken delivery of Model Ys from Fremont and Austin.

• Reading through this, I see several people got their Model Ys with the HEPA filters for Biodefense Mode. Super! However, I'm wondering if all the US produced Model Ys are coming with this now (a year later) because:
• Tesla's do it yourself page only shows the old (smaller non-HEPA) filter location and replacement process in this video: Do It Yourself - Model Y
• Tesla's shop only shows the old filters: Model 3/Y Air Filter
• I can't readily find any US owner videos (not for the MIC Model Ys) showing the filter replacement.

Maybe Tesla is just really behind with their online content and replacement filters???

Took delivery three weeks ago of a MYLR Cali build. I have BDM.

 

[imola.zhp]

Resurrecting this thread! I'd appreciate input from people who have recently taken delivery of Model Ys from Fremont and Austin.

• Reading through this, I see several people got their Model Ys with the HEPA filters for Biodefense Mode. Super! However, I'm wondering if all the US produced Model Ys are coming with this now

Yes