Will an electric car get through floods as well as a petrol or diesel car?
Will an electric car get through floods as well as a petrol or diesel car?
Asked on 8 November 2019 by Roy Whittle
Answered by
Andrew Brady
I wouldn't drive through any deeper water than you would a petrol or diesel car, but you needn't worry about the batteries. They're well protected and water can't get into the cells.
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