What is the wading depth of the Baojun e100?
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The maximum wading depth of the Baojun e100 is 130mm. The wading depth of the Baojun e100 is determined by the height of the vehicle's chassis, which corresponds to the ground clearance listed in the model's parameter configuration table. Generally, the greater the ground clearance, the higher the chassis, and the higher the safety factor when driving through waterlogged roads. Therefore, in terms of safe wading depth, off-road vehicles and SUVs have obvious advantages. However, for most compact and small vehicles with low chassis, the position of the vehicle's air intake should be used as a benchmark when passing through waterlogged roads. If the air intake of the Baojun e100 is below the water level during wading, water will be sucked into the engine's cylinders. Since water cannot be compressed like air, it will cause severe damage to the engine's mechanical components (such as connecting rods, pistons, crankshafts, etc.). Therefore, the wading depth must not exceed the height of the engine's air intake. The height of the engine's air intake, and thus the maximum wading depth, can be increased by installing a snorkel. If wading is unavoidable, the following safe and correct procedures should be followed: Before driving through water, always turn off the auto start-stop function to prevent the engine from automatically restarting if the vehicle stalls in the water, which could cause severe damage due to water ingestion. Assess the underwater road conditions based on the passage of preceding vehicles and choose an appropriate entry point. Observe the path taken by other vehicles and follow their tracks at a low speed, avoiding sudden acceleration or deceleration. For roads prone to flooding, use warning water level markers, trees, or the wheels and doors of other vehicles as reference points to estimate water depth before deciding whether to proceed. Know your vehicle's safe wading depth. If the water depth exceeds half the height of the tires or the engine's air intake, do not proceed and choose an alternative route instead.
I've reviewed a lot of car data. The official manual of the Baojun E100 states that its wading depth is about 30 cm, which refers to the safe height of water accumulation the vehicle can pass through. This is mainly determined by the battery design, as its high-voltage battery is located under the chassis with limited waterproof rating. Exceeding this depth can easily cause short circuits or corrosion, leading to safety issues. In practice, it's recommended to use a ruler or simple tool to measure water depth to avoid estimation errors. Electric vehicles have better sealing than traditional fuel vehicles, but caution is still needed. Driving through water at high speed may damage wiring due to water pressure changes. In short, knowing this number is practical, and checking road conditions before traveling in the rain is necessary—don't take risks to save time.
