Water "driving"

[OttawaGuy]

Ok might be a silly one but here goes

We all know that running through a flooded road can be dangerous but sometimes you have to go through a puddle of water...

But what about with a BEV should you avoid going through a somewhat water spot/puddle on the road...

Aside from the obvious you don't know what's under the water and the potential hydroplanning and all that..... Any issues for the battery pack???

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[hybrid2bev]

Any issues for the battery pack???

No problem. The battery is in a water tight box.

 

[JamieGeek]

When a coworker and I both had Focus Electrics he drove his through a rather deep puddle (we had a very significant 100 year rain at the time).

He was taking a short-cut through a parking lot trying to go around a flooded road and didn't realize that the parking lot was also pretty much flooded. At the worst point he could see the water level was almost up to the bottom of his rear-view mirror (ok this is how he related the story to me, he didn't show me pics so...! LOL). He could feel the car losing traction because it started to float!

Once he got back to dry land all was well with no issues with the car.

Now I wouldn't expect the Mach-E to float (its a bit heavier than the Focus Electric) but I would expect that Ford did their due diligence and testing for wet road (and winter) driving.

 

[OttawaGuy]

When a coworker and I both had Focus Electrics he drove his through a rather deep puddle (we had a very significant 100 year rain at the time).

He was taking a short-cut through a parking lot trying to go around a flooded road and didn't realize that the parking lot was also pretty much flooded. At the worst point he could see the water level was almost up to the bottom of his rear-view mirror (ok this is how he related the story to me, he didn't show me pics so...! LOL). He could feel the car losing traction because it started to float!

Once he got back to dry land all was well with no issues with the car.

Now I wouldn't expect the Mach-E to float (its a bit heavier than the Focus Electric) but I would expect that Ford did their due diligence and testing for wet road (and winter) driving.

That's what I am thinking also... And I'm not planning on taking the MME for a dip anytime soon

 

[jsteach]

When a coworker and I both had Focus Electrics he drove his through a rather deep puddle (we had a very significant 100 year rain at the time).

He was taking a short-cut through a parking lot trying to go around a flooded road and didn't realize that the parking lot was also pretty much flooded. At the worst point he could see the water level was almost up to the bottom of his rear-view mirror (ok this is how he related the story to me, he didn't show me pics so...! LOL). He could feel the car losing traction because it started to float!

Once he got back to dry land all was well with no issues with the car.

Now I wouldn't expect the Mach-E to float (its a bit heavier than the Focus Electric) but I would expect that Ford did their due diligence and testing for wet road (and winter) driving.

It should do a whole lot better. All ice have one thing in common, they need air to breathe. That is the #1 issue in water. Once water goes into the air intake the engine starts to choke,stumble. Normal reaction is to give it more gas. More gas more air is needed. In this case it's more water. Water in the cylinder does not compress causing at minimum headgasket blowing and or bent rods. Ev don't need air to move.

 

[mdolan92869]

It should do a whole lot better. All ice have one thing in common, they need air to breathe. That is the #1 issue in water. Once water goes into the air intake the engine starts to choke,stumble. Normal reaction is to give it more gas. More gas more air is needed. In this case it's more water. Water in the cylinder does not compress causing at minimum headgasket blowing and or bent rods. Ev don't need air to move.

Wait, aren't Teslas considered EVs? If they don't need air, how do they fart?

 

[JohnnyForensic]

Ok might be a silly one but here goes

We all know that running through a flooded road can be dangerous but sometimes you have to go through a puddle of water...

But what about with a BEV should you avoid going through a somewhat water spot/puddle on the road...

Aside from the obvious you don't know what's under the water and the potential hydroplanning and all that..... Any issues for the battery pack???

The Mach-E manual says never to drive in water deeper than the front rocker panel (so, basically just below the main body of the car).

The Mach-E manual also says not to let water get high enough to get into the air intake because it can damage your…wait for it…engine.

Technical writer cut and paste for the win.

 

[GuliblGuy]

There are stories of Teslas floating through flood waters and whatnot with their rims acting like little propellers to move them forward

"Do Teslas Float? - Video: See How Teslas Are Basically Boats" https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/hybrid-electric/amp33545381/can-tesla-model-3-float/

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

Well, at least we’re not driving model 3’s

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