Can Tesla cars drive in near-flood situations? Here is an example that serves to explain under what conditions they can move.
Tesla’s contribution to electric mobility is undoubtedly more than remarkable. In addition to the standardization of the electric car as a solution to conventional mechanics or the improvement of autonomous driving systems, the electric car firm has allowed the arrival of all kinds of solutions at the security level or other types of technological implications.
Under this precept, are electrical mechanics really safe for use in the medium and long term? For some time now, there has been evidence of possible problems related to electric batteries. Everything has changed to a great extent as more and more purely electric models arrive. Now, is it enough to rely on theory?
There are many images of Tesla models circulating through the water
Although there are many practical examples of the suitability of the electric car in terms of safety, a new trend related to Tesla has appeared. In the last few weeks, have you seen any video showing a Palo Alto firm car plowing through the waters after a flood? It is certainly not a single case, so it is worth analyzing.
Certainly, these types of images serve to explain to what extent the electric car is safe enough for circulation under certain situations, at the same time that it helps to explain why the future of mobility has great potential. This has been of greater relevance, especially as the electric car has reached a greater number of markets.
In fact, the vast majority of images with these characteristics They come from China, a country in which Tesla is investing large amounts of money. The cars of this brand are a benchmark in electric mobility and, now, in addition, in the automobile fleet in general. Let’s see, therefore, what examples we are referring to and, of course, what is behind the images.
A benchmark in mobility under difficult weather conditions
Tesla has always been a benchmark when it comes to safety. In fact, the Model 3 is rated the safest production car on the market. Certainly, in the vast majority of certification tests, tests related to performance in the event of flooding are not taken into account. Still, it seems clear that models from Freemont or other factories would get good marks.
There are several factors that allow this particular model to be a reference in the circulation under really difficult phenomena. The presence of more proportionate weight distributions, as well as the null provision of admission, makes the electric car can practice a circulation with a higher degree of water height. Now, what happens if the wheels cannot touch the ground?
You’ve probably watched this clip from China already but many of you may not know driver & passengers were saved thanks to the wading capability of Model 3, which was coming out of a completely flooded tunnel where there were still some vehicles trapped inside. pic.twitter.com/1xMMIjJ21q
– Ray4Tesla⚡️🚘☀️🔋 (@ ray4tesla) July 23, 2021
As can be seen in the previous images, this Tesla Model 3 unit could move in the middle of the water just by accelerating its both axes. You can see how the water level exceeded the grille, a dimension that can serve as a reference to understand how efficient is a car of these characteristics. This, however, is not an isolated case.
As can be seen in the video, this unit came out of a tunnel that had been completely flooded. Therefore, it could be said that we are facing a clear example of safety offered by a purely electric vehicle. What could have happened if the protagonist had been a car with an internal combustion engine? Possibly, the car had been disabled.
Another Tesla seen from inside wading on a flooded highway in China. Not recommended but works. @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/EGnIrQKynK
– Ray4Tesla⚡️🚘☀️🔋 (@ ray4tesla) July 25, 2021
On the other hand, in this other example published by a Model 3 user, it is possible to see, from another angle, what is the height of the water on a certain moment. The wave produced by the vehicle’s path extends to the windshield. Again, no other purely electric model could offer such a level of performance under these circumstances.
Curiously, all the images disseminated have their origin in China, a country in which a large number of adverse weather events. It is, therefore, a new capacity that is discovered by the public. Obviously, they are not specially prepared for the practice of this type of driving, but they have proven to be able to enjoy a great performance.