Do Car Seats Have Cooling Function?
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Some car seats are equipped with a cooling function, but the cooling is typically achieved by generating airflow to lower the temperature. Seat ventilation can be categorized into blow-type and suction-type. The principle of seat ventilation involves using fans to inject air into the seat, which then flows out through small holes on the seat surface, achieving ventilation. Seat ventilation serves as a "summer cooling device" for car seat air conditioning. Although automatic air conditioning can maintain a constant temperature inside the car during summer, the close contact between the occupant's body and the seat restricts airflow in the contact areas, making it difficult for sweat to evaporate and causing discomfort. The seat ventilation system features a unique air circulation system that continuously delivers fresh air through small holes in the seat cushion and backrest. This prevents sweat buildup on the hips and back, providing a comfortable riding environment and effectively improving airflow in the areas where the body contacts the seat. Even during long rides, the contact surfaces remain dry and comfortable. The seat ventilation system integrates a total of nine axial-flow fans within the high-quality foam padding of the seat: four in the backrest and five in the seat cushion. The fans draw fresh cabin air into the seat and direct it through a breathable middle layer, evenly distributing the air across the entire seat surface. Special perforations in the upholstery allow air to pass through the leather, minimizing sweat accumulation. Depending on the car model, a control device on the center console or the seat itself can adjust the fan speed across three levels. The highest fan speed can quickly cool a seat heated by direct sunlight, ensuring comfort even during summer.
I'm an ordinary office worker with a two-hour daily commute. Regular family cars usually don't have seat cooling functions, but top-trim models do feature seat ventilation. Seat ventilation works through miniature fans in the seat cushion and backrest that draw away body heat to create a cooling sensation, which is especially suitable for summer and leather-seat models. However, note that the ventilation effect depends on sitting posture—the closer you lean against the backrest, the better the effect. For true cooling functionality, active air-conditioned seats like those in the Cadillac CT6 actually blow cold air, but they cost 20,000–30,000 yuan more. If you're on a budget, you can buy a ventilated seat cushion for about 300 yuan, which improves comfort by 60%.
