Is Tesla afraid of wading through water?
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Any motor vehicle is afraid of wading through water, and Tesla's batteries are all located at the bottom of the car. Even with waterproof design, it cannot completely avoid moisture from entering the vehicle, thus affecting the battery's performance. Therefore, try to avoid driving the car through water. More relevant information is as follows: 1. Introduction: Tesla entered the Chinese market in 2014. On October 18, 2017, Tesla (Beijing) New Energy R&D Co., Ltd. was established. On July 12, 2018, Tesla bid for industrial land in Shanghai's Pudong New Area to build Tesla's Gigafactory in China. 2. Operation Route: By April 16, 2020, Tesla became the champion of new energy vehicle sales in China in March and announced its entry into Tmall, which was also Tesla's first third-party platform official flagship store in China, mainly selling customized accessories for Tesla's current models. On May 27, 2020, it comprehensively reduced the prices of all current models.
Tesla is actually designed quite safely for water fording. The battery has an IP67 protection rating, meaning it can be submerged in water up to one meter deep for half an hour without issues. The official recommendation is not to exceed the wheel center height when fording, which is about 30 centimeters. Remember to go slow when driving through water, don't rush to avoid splashing water into the motor. If you encounter flood areas, it's best to detour - while the battery pack can handle deep water, other electronic components might short circuit. For daily use, I find this aspect great - unlike gasoline cars that fear flooding the exhaust pipe. But don't be careless; after water fording, check the undercarriage for water marks. If any issues arise, get it repaired immediately. In short, just follow the manual - don't think of Tesla as being too delicate.
Tesla has no major issues with water wading, as the battery is tightly sealed and designed with waterproofing in mind. The wading depth is about 30-40 cm, just avoid driving too aggressively. Once I encountered heavy rain with road flooding, carefully drove through, and the car was perfectly fine—just make sure the water doesn’t exceed the wheel height. If water does get in, it might damage the headlights or sensors, and repairs can be costly. It’s best to avoid flooded roads in rainy weather to protect battery health. During regular maintenance, check the sealing to ensure everything is intact. The car is actually quite sturdy as long as you drive responsibly.
