How Deep Water Can New Energy Vehicles Wade Through?
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Electric vehicles' wading depth primarily depends on the chassis height. Here are the specific details: 1. Relevant regulations: The "2019 China New Energy Vehicle Evaluation Procedure" includes a wading test with two options for water depth: 150mm and 300mm. For sedans, 150mm of water just submerges the chassis, while for SUVs, 300mm also just submerges the chassis. 2. Precautions: Since new energy vehicles do not have an exhaust system, it can be considered that submerging the chassis is the maximum wading depth. Therefore, new energy vehicles can be driven during heavy rain, and their wading capability is stronger than that of fuel-powered vehicles. When the water level reaches the chassis, it is already the limit. If the water level rises above the chassis to the lower door gaps, water will enter the vehicle.