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Bio Hazard Now Standard on Model Y
- Thread starter Midnightsun
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mcorf
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Tesla Model 3/Y HEPA Cabin Air Filter Replacement (Set of 2)
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y don't come with Bioweapon Defense Mode, but you can enjoy the same high quality and odor-free filtered air by replacing the cheap factory unit with this 3M HEPA cabin air filter by EV Tuning. This kit contains two HEPA cabin air filter replacements that are compatible...
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thesmokingman
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I was watching the filter replacement on a S and those have bioweapon mode. The filter was stupid large like the size of an ironing board almost.
It’s not hype. Used mine extensively during the 6 weeks of horrible smokey air last fall in California and it made a massive difference in cabin air quality. With it on I could hardly detect the smoke while driving through over 350 US EPA PM2.5 AQI outside.
I'll buy it. Have a child with asthma since she was a baby. Now they need to make this, a heated steering wheel, and auto dimming side mirrors available as retrofits. Otherwise, I'm very tempted by the offer Vroom made me on my LR. I have no issues with my '20 LR, but the offer is truly absurd.
whisperingshad
Active Member
If I had a 2nd car, I would and order a new one...though a new one costs 3k more than when i bought lol
TomServo
Active Member
I just scheduled a service visit to see if they can retrofit. I will report back when they message me.
It lists the HEPA filter on the order site now and has an on screen logo for Biohazard Mode
I asked a service advisor today about a retrofit kit for my Y. The answer was 'not yet'.
whisperingshad
Active Member
Not sure I really want this type of filter after reading on how it works. My understanding is unless manually activated the filter does not do anything as the standard filter we all have now does the work. Once activated, the large hepa filter comes into play however the fan defaults to high speed all the time which does make for a somewhat noisy cabin. If you are in an area with constant smoke from fires or bad smells it may be beneficial otherwise I see no real benefit apart from bragging rights. I believe I read somewhere it cost $250 to change out the model S/X filters at Tesla. See here. How does Tesla’s Bioweapon Defense Mode work? | Current Automotive
