What is the wading depth of the Li Xiang ONE?
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The wading depth of the Li Xiang ONE is 300mm. The wading depth of the Li Xiang ONE 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, the advantages of off-road vehicles and SUVs are obvious. However, for most compact and small cars 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 Li Xiang ONE 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 should 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 also be increased by installing a snorkel. If wading is unavoidable, the following safe and correct operations should be performed: Before the vehicle enters the water, the auto start-stop function must be turned off to prevent the engine from automatically restarting after stalling in the water, which could cause severe damage due to water ingestion. Based on the passage of preceding vehicles, assess the underwater road conditions and choose an appropriate entry point. Observe the path taken by other vehicles and follow their tracks at low speed, avoiding sudden acceleration or deceleration. On roads prone to water accumulation, observe warning water level markers, trees, or reference points such as the wheels and doors of other vehicles to estimate the water depth before deciding whether to proceed. Understand 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 recklessly; instead, choose an alternative route.
I remember the wading depth of the Li ONE is about 50cm, as I learned from the owner's group. This figure is crucial because once I encountered heavy rain while driving, and the puddles on the road didn't look deep, but a sudden acceleration could have caused serious trouble. That time, I crossed a river in the suburbs, and the Li ONE passed steadily. The high wading depth is attributed to the battery's elevated design, making it less prone to water ingress and short circuits. However, I still want to remind everyone not to recklessly charge into deep water areas. Within 500mm is relatively safe, but beyond that, you might get stuck—water entering the exhaust pipe is no joke. Regularly check tire wear, as old tires lose traction and height, affecting wading performance. On rainy days, I always check the water level before starting, drive at a steady speed without sudden braking. The car performs reliably, but safety comes first!
