Biodefense mode or HEPA air filter for Rivian??

[Race3]

The Tesla has a unique feature called biodefense mode, that pushes all air thru a HEPA filter. It's particularly useful when air quality (AQI) is low and especially useful for situations such as the fires in the greater LA area (the entire area has dangerous AQI levels right now). Does anyone know if the Rivian cabin air filter can accommodate a HEPA filter? Would it be possible for Rivian to implement this type of feature with a new filter and software update? It's more than just the filter alone, Tesla pushes air thru the vehicle differently than when in normal mode. However, I'd much rather be in a Rivian than a Tesla... but this is one feature that I'd like to adopted.

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[Mellowyellow]

Air filter testing

 

[COdogman]

Another Tesla gimmick with a silly name.

Pressurizing the air in the vehicle won't help if the filter can't prevent whatever it is outside from coming through. That air comes from the same place. It's not airtight. Tesla uses HEPA filters just like many manufacturers do. They let through particles of a certain size otherwise no air could push through it.

 

[ThirteenElectrics]

I would love Rivian to adopt the mondo HEPA filters that exist in the Model X. It's a great feature for the west coast, which frequently burning and resembles some circle of hell.

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