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EV's

Have the makers of EV's worked out what will happen when there is such bad flooding. How will the charging points be affected. What about the electric battery in the vehicle. Even ordinary cars are not meant to get wet.

Barbara Stevens ● 1666d7 Comments

exactly, what's the difference?

Matt Palmer ● 1665d

EV or petrol alike.Petrol is quite flammable too Barbara , so I've read.

Andy Pike ● 1665d

But the flood water would put it out😁

Andy Pike ● 1665d

Only if the water is still otherwise the vehicle can be swept away.

Barbara Stevens ● 1665d

Doesn't stop them bursting into flames.

Barbara Stevens ● 1665d

"Fortunately, electric car chargers are weatherproof and are specifically designed to protect both the car and its humans from electrical shock. Electric vehicle chargers are rigorously tested by OSHA-certified laboratories and have to meet stringent safety standards set by the Society of Automotive Engineers"

Matt Palmer ● 1666d

There's a video of a Tesla swimming here.https://thedriven.io/2018/12/04/is-a-battery-electric-vehicle-safe-in-a-flood/

Philippa Bond ● 1666d