Ventilated Seats? I Hope This Comes to Fruition!

[theslimshadyist]

Tesla's updated Model 3 and Model Y Owner’s Manual hints at ventilated seats

A recent update implemented on the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y’s online Owner’s Manual has hinted at what could very well be an upcoming upgrade for the two mass-market vehicles. With the update, the Climate Control section of the Model 3 and Model Y manuals now feature references to ventilated...

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[atrey]

God that would be so nice. The seats are so comfy but are so damn hot

 

[theslimshadyist]

God that would be so nice. The seats are so comfy but are so damn hot

I have a Plaid with the ventilated seats and they actually "cool", work extremely well. I had the P100D build with the ventilated seats that worked like crap. Those of you remember that science project was very short lived before Tesla canned them.

 

[EVJAutoJunkie]

Does this mean this will come in the form of a software upgrade, in short?

I see there's a new rollout that came out today for the FSD Beta fleet.

 

[Sam1]

Tesla's updated Model 3 and Model Y Owner’s Manual hints at ventilated seats

A recent update implemented on the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y’s online Owner’s Manual has hinted at what could very well be an upcoming upgrade for the two mass-market vehicles. With the update, the Climate Control section of the Model 3 and Model Y manuals now feature references to ventilated...

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meh. keep the accessories and give us more HP.

 

[theslimshadyist]

meh. keep the accessories and give us more HP.

If you want more HP, get a Plaid.

 

[theslimshadyist]

Does this mean this will come in the form of a software upgrade, in short?

I see there's a new rollout that came out today for the FSD Beta fleet.

No, because ventilated seats are perforated so the airflow can pass through them.

 

[Sam1]

If you want more HP, get a Plaid.

If they make one the size of a model 3 and not the size of a Dodge ram disguised as a sedan, I will.

 

[EVJAutoJunkie]

If you want more HP, get a Plaid.

I agree on that point. I see aftermarket yolk steering wheels, carplay monitors,, and everything else to make a car look like a model it is not intended to be.

I spent the extra $2k on an M3 boost upgrade, but that made me realize that I am subconsciously telling myself that I not really happy with what I have. So I just placed an order on a new Plaid and will be dumping my 2021 M3 much sooner than I planned on keeping it.

 

[TomT]

If you want more HP, get a Plaid.

Right, I prefer the accessories. No need for more horsepower in the non-plaid.

 

[MaskedRacerX]

If they make one the size of a model 3 and not the size of a Dodge ram disguised as a sedan, I will.

I would love to see a "Model R": Model 3 chassis, different front fascia, larger wing, some lower front aero, make use of the fender space (the car can easily handle much larger), up the battery/power 20-25% (0-60 in the 2.6 -2.8 area, 1/4 mile high 10s at 122-124), add air suspension and just keep the other Performance odds and ends (track mode, larger brakes).

$65K, I'd order one tomorrow.

(I don't know about the price, I just added $10K over the P, just remove that model variant completely, so it's like $20K more than the LR+)

On topic:

I've never had vented seats that seem to work very well, and that's across several makes/models. I love the concept, would like to see a really solid execution (sounds like the newer S had a solid working version).

 

[Jo060]

I'd be down for vented seats, especially here in FL.
My wife's '21 Mazda 6 has killer ventilated seats.

 

[rpiotro]

About 4 years ago when I vacationed in FL I had a rented Corvette C7 convertible. Rather than ventilated seats they used a Peltier device. It worked great! Instant cold. No need to run a power hungry AC compressor. Especially with the top down and not using the climate control anyway.

I'm not an engineer but I think this could be a better answer for a Tesla. No need for perforated seats either. Could possibly also be retrofitted into a current model if someone were to take on the challenge.

 

[Jo060]

About 4 years ago when I vacationed in FL I had a rented Corvette C7 convertible. Rather than ventilated seats they used a Peltier device. It worked great! Instant cold. No need to run a power hungry AC compressor. Especially with the top down and not using the climate control anyway.

I'm not an engineer but I think this could be a better answer for a Tesla. No need for perforated seats either. Could possibly also be retrofitted into a current model if someone were to take on the challenge.

Many manufacturers use just fans. They have the fans pull the air vs blow which gives a cooling effect. Uses very little power.

 

[rpiotro]

Many manufacturers use just fans. They have the fans pull the air vs blow which gives a cooling effect. Uses very little power.

Sure. A simple and effective system. I think the 'Vette used the Peltier because in the summer in FL with the top down there is no cool air to pull down.