Can New Energy Vehicles Still Be Used After Being Flooded?
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New energy vehicles can still be used after being flooded. Here are the solutions for flooded new energy vehicles: 1. Take on-site photos: Do not start the car after it is flooded, and take on-site photos, including the license plate number (which can serve as evidence for claims). 2. Contact the insurance company: Call the insurance company's claim hotline (you must report the claim within 24 hours), and at the same time call for a rescue tow truck. Inform the insurance company of the repair location so that the surveyor can inspect the vehicle. 3. Cut off the power: While waiting for rescue, if possible, cut off the vehicle's power (disconnect the negative terminal), put it in neutral gear, and push the car to a safe area. Before repair, report to the insurance company to assess the loss as required.
Last time my new energy vehicle was half submerged in water, it was absolutely terrifying! The huge battery pack is located under the chassis, and water can seep in when the water level rises. Once water enters the battery pack, it can cause short circuits, and in severe cases, lead to fires or explosions - extremely dangerous. Even if the surface appears fine after drying, there might be corrosion or leakage in the high-voltage wiring inside. In my opinion, if the water level rises above the middle of the tires, don't even think about driving it - immediately call for a tow truck to take it to a 4S shop for disassembly and inspection. I've seen flood-damaged cars that were repaired, only to have their systems suddenly shut down while driving later, nearly causing fatal rear-end collisions. Seriously, life is more important than the car - even if such a vehicle gets repaired, it's better not to drive it anymore.