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Model Y July 16, 2021 0 comments on Tesla updates website to add HEPA filters to Model Y product page

Tesla updates website to add HEPA filters to Model Y product page

by Mike Flemming

Earlier this week we reported that Tesla had added Bioweapon Defense Mode to Model Y vehicles built at the Fremont factory in California. The discovery was made on a freshly built car by The Kilowatts […]

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Model Y July 13, 2021 0 comments on Tesla Model Y HEPA filter retrofit coming soon to enable Bioweapon Defense Mode for existing owners

Tesla Model Y HEPA filter retrofit coming soon to enable Bioweapon Defense Mode for existing owners

by Darryn John

Earlier this week it was discovered that Fremont-made Tesla Model Y vehicles are now being built with HEPA filters and Bioweapon Defense Mode. The new features are included in all Model Y vehicles built after […]

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Model Y July 11, 2021 0 comments on Fremont-made Tesla Model Y now equipped with HEPA filters and Bioweapon Defense Mode [Update]

Fremont-made Tesla Model Y now equipped with HEPA filters and Bioweapon Defense Mode [Update]

by Darryn John

In a change to the configuration of Model Y’s currently being built out of the Fremont factory in California, the electric SUV is now equipped with HEPA filters and Bioweapon Defense Mode. The change was […]

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Model 3 January 31, 2021 0 comments on Tesla Model 3 now comes with HEPA filters. Could Bioweapon Defense Mode be next? [Update]

Tesla Model 3 now comes with HEPA filters. Could Bioweapon Defense Mode be next? [Update]

by Darryn John

Tesla recently added two massive HEPA filters and Bioweapon Defense Mode to the Model Y in China. According to an email from the automaker in Germany, the Model 3 also now has one of those […]

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Model Y January 25, 2021 0 comments on Tesla Model Y Bioweapon Defense Mode uses dual-layer filters

Tesla Model Y Bioweapon Defense Mode uses dual-layer filters

by Darryn John

Tesla Model Y owners in China are getting to enjoy a feature exclusive to the electric SUV in their market (so far), Bioweapon Defense Mode. Now that the first deliveries in China are well underway, […]

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Tesla Model Y HEPA filter
Model Y January 4, 2021 0 comments on Tesla Model Y HEPA filter first look – it is huge

Tesla Model Y HEPA filter first look – it is huge

by Darryn John

The rumours of the Tesla Model Y receiving hospital-grade HEPA filters and Bioweapon Defense Mode were confirmed last week when the Model Y was officially announced in China. The unique feature was until now only […]

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Model Y December 28, 2020 0 comments on Tesla Model Y Bioweapon Defense Mode, HEPA filter, and heated steering wheel confirmed in Chinese owner’s manual

Tesla Model Y Bioweapon Defense Mode, HEPA filter, and heated steering wheel confirmed in Chinese owner’s manual

by Darryn John

An update to the Tesla Model Y owner’s manual in China has confirmed the electric SUV has a heated steering wheel, and will soon be getting Bioweapon Defense Mode paired with a new HEPA filter. […]

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Model Y October 22, 2020 0 comments on Tesla Model Y Bioweapon Defense Mode coming soon

Tesla Model Y Bioweapon Defense Mode coming soon

by Darryn John

Tesla is bringing HEPA filters, first installed on their flagship sedan and SUV that enables Bioweapon Defense Mode, to the more affordable Model Y. The automaker first introduced the massive HEPA filters into the Model […]

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