What is the wading depth of the BYD Tang?
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The maximum wading depth of the BYD Tang is 170mm. The wading depth of the BYD Tang is determined by the height of the vehicle's chassis, which is 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 cars with low chassis, the position of the vehicle's air intake should be used as a reference when passing through waterlogged roads. If the air intake of the BYD Tang is below the water level when 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 should not exceed the height of the engine's air intake. Alternatively, the height of the engine's air intake (i.e., the maximum wading depth) can be increased by installing a snorkel. If wading is unavoidable, the following safe and correct operations should be performed: 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 entering the engine. Assess the underwater road conditions based on the passage of vehicles ahead and choose an appropriate entry point. Observe the path taken by other vehicles, follow their tracks, and drive at a low speed, avoiding sudden acceleration or deceleration. On roads prone to water accumulation, observe warning water level markers, trees, or other vehicles' wheels and doors as reference points to estimate the water depth before deciding whether to proceed. Know your vehicle's safe wading depth. If the water depth exceeds half the tire height or the engine's air intake, do not proceed and choose an alternative route instead.
When it comes to the wading depth of the BYD Tang, I've specifically researched this before. It's quite capable among urban SUVs. The pure electric version has excellent battery pack sealing, with official data showing a maximum wading height of around 30 cm. Here's the key point: the new Tang DM-i and DM-p are even more impressive, reportedly capable of handling depths up to 50 cm! However, you need to drive slowly, preferably not exceeding 5 km/h, as going too fast can push water waves into the air intake. I've seen shared experiences in Tang owner groups - as long as the water doesn't submerge more than half of the wheels and you go through slowly, it's generally safe. But remember to inspect the battery compartment promptly after wading in an electric vehicle, and also pay attention to any undercarriage impacts. For friends who really want to do extreme testing, it's more reliable to look at hardcore off-road vehicles.
