Will New Energy Vehicles Be Scrapped If Submerged in Water?
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New energy vehicles will be scrapped if submerged in water. This is because the core component of these vehicles is the battery pack, which will be directly rendered useless if soaked in water, and the vehicle's circuitry will also be largely destroyed. Below are the hazards of water-damaged vehicles: 1. Vehicle Components: The interior of a car contains a large number of electronic components. If submerged, the reliability of the vehicle for future use will be compromised. Even after replacements, it is difficult to guarantee the vehicle's reliability, and the likelihood of malfunctions will increase over time. 2. Vehicle Interior: When the interior is submerged, odor is an inevitable issue. Since the usual treatment methods after submersion include rinsing, drying, and sun exposure, some hidden areas can easily become breeding grounds for bacteria, leading to unpleasant odors.
As an ordinary office worker who has driven an electric vehicle for five years, I personally experienced a waterlogged car accident after a heavy rainstorm last summer. At that time, the road surface water suddenly rose to half the height of the car door. After being towed to the repair shop for inspection, it was found that the battery pack's sealing held up well, but the motor controller got flooded, costing 20,000 yuan in repairs. The mechanic said that if the water had risen above the dashboard level, the battery pack would most likely have been flooded and short-circuited, with replacement costs potentially exceeding 100,000 yuan. In such cases, insurance companies would generally declare it a total loss and scrap the vehicle. So the conclusion is that it depends on the extent of waterlogging: minor cases can be fixed with electrical repairs, while severe cases result in the vehicle being written off. Now, whenever I encounter flooded road sections, I always take a detour. After all, the battery is the lifeblood of an electric vehicle—if it gets flooded, the repair cost could be more expensive than buying a new car, like a heart bypass surgery costing more than the car itself.
