Unlike ICEs, EVs don’t have engine air filters.
These technologies are already being deployed by Tesla and Audi.
Air filters have several layers to capture these substances and prevent them from entering the cabin.
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The biggest particulates are filtered out first, while the innermost layers of the filters capture smaller ones.
What Happens If You Don’t Change Your Cabin Air Filters?
There are similarities and differences between how ICEs and EVs when it comes to cabin air filters.
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The cabin air filter is vital to climate control in both vehicles.
However, there are differences.
To understand why, it’s helpful to understandhow EV air conditioning works.
If the cabin air filter becomes clogged, it will limit and eventually block airflow through the vents.
Dirty cabin filters also force your vehicle’s blower motor to work harder to push air through the system.
A hard-working blower motor will have a shorter lifespan.
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How Often Should You Replace Your EV’s Air Filter?
It depends on the EV, your health, how much you drive, and where you drive.
Google Maps is mapping air quality on streets in Europe.
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Other manufacturers, such as Ford, suggest changing the cabin air filter every 15,000 miles.
Tesla’s Bioweapon Defense Mode
Tesla takes air pollution seriously.
This filtration technology is so powerful it even cleans the air outside the vehicle.
It’s reassuring to know that you might breathe clean air while helping the environment.
