Driving through a flood

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Brixhamboy
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Post by Brixhamboy »

What's the best way of driving through a flooded road, that you know is passable?
In my old diesel I would select a low gear, keep the revs up and forge ahead.
In an electric car I wonder what the best advice is.

Blue
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Post by Blue »

The best advice for any car is avoid it entirely. Generally not worth potential damage.

For electric though, the manual says keep moving, but you don't really have the same risks as ICE. No air intake or exhaust system to flood and the battery should be totally sealed. Just take it slowly and you should be fine.
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Milligoon
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Post by Milligoon »

Downside to floods is that you have no idea what debris lurks beneath, or whether your door seals are watertight!
Brixhamboy
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Post by Brixhamboy »

Thanks for the responses. It is the battery I was unsure of.
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