Tesla’s new and updated Model S unveiled last week
is set to make its Chinese debut at the company’s new Jingang store
today in Beijing. The new Model S is borrowing two new important
features from its younger (but bigger) brother, the Model X.
The most obvious being the similar front fascia, but a
feature that is likely to be particularly popular in China, where
extreme smog is a recurring problem, is the HEPA air filtration system
with ‘bioweapon defense mode’.
Tesla first introduced the feature in the production version
of the Model X last year, but it is now bringing it to the Model S for
the first time.
During his introduction of the Model X, CEO Elon Musk put an
emphasis on air quality and its importance in particular markets. He
said that the Model X’s main air filter is about 10 times larger than
average.
The new Tesla air filtering system is “several hundreds
time” better at filtering particles than a conventional system. He even
compared the level of quality of the air in the car to an operating
room. At max capacity, the system can detect any viruses or spores –
making it bioweapon/apocalyptic proof, complete with a ‘bioweapon
defense mode button’.
Tesla claims that the system removes “at least 99.97% of
particulate exhaust pollution and effectively all allergens, bacteria
and other contaminants from cabin air.”
During a recent roadtrip with the Model X, Bjørn Nyland tested the
feature while driving in an area where they recently applied manure and
he was surprised by how fast the smell left the cabin:
Tesla took the opportunity to debut the new Model S in China
today while inaugurating its new Jingang store, which the company calls
“Experience Centers” in the country. The automaker has already opened
17 stores in mainland China and plans to open 10 more by the end of the
year.
In a blog post on its Chinese website, Tesla says that the
new Jingang experience center, which is located in the Beijing Golden
Port Car Park near the airport, is the company’s biggest to date in
China.
Featured Image: Model S by Bjørn Nyland – A close look at the updated Tesla Model S with new front fascia [Gallery & Video]
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