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Electric cars are becoming more popular and becoming part of the UK’s motoring landscape.<\/p>\n
As each new car is released, drivers are learning more about how they compare to petrol and diesel cars, where one is more favoured than the other fuel-type.<\/p>\n
As the UK heads into an uncertain winter, filled with storms and snow, you might think that in the event of a flood or heavy rain, an electric car would suffer.<\/p>\n
Some people believe the latest electric cars would react like smartphones being dropped into a bath, that they would simply shut off.<\/p>\n
According to the motoring editor of Motors.co.uk Steven Edwards, this isn\u2019t the case and how you think electric cars behave in water is far away from reality.<\/p>\n
READ MORE <\/strong> Electric car owners banned from \u2018cheaper\u2019 charging tip due to little-known rule[LATEST] <\/strong><\/p>\n Mr Stevens said: \u201cAs we leave the summer behind, one question drivers may be wondering is how effectively do EVs perform in the rain?<\/p>\n \u201cPeople may come to the conclusion that there is an added risk when driving an electric vehicle in adverse weather conditions such as during heavy rainfall and potential floods but this couldn\u2019t be further from the truth.<\/p>\n \u201cIt could be said that due to electric cars not having an exhaust or an air intake system where water can enter, they are actually safer than combustion engine vehicles when driving through water.\u201d<\/p>\n The reason for this, said Mr Stevens, is because of the stringent and thorough tests electric cars must go through before they are put on sale.<\/p>\n He said: \u201cIn fact, EVs often go through more stringent tests because they contain so many electric batteries and some might argue they are therefore actually safer than petrol or diesel cars when driving through water.\u201c<\/p>\n \u201cBefore each and every electric vehicle leaves the factory, they have to meet strict safety standards.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen it comes to water, every vehicle must pass a soak test to ensure that no matter how heavy the rain is, the inside of the vehicle remains dry.\u201d<\/p>\n The batteries themselves are also tested to their limits to make sure that nothing can put the driver in danger.<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n DON’T MISS <\/strong> Mr Stevens added: \u201cIn terms of the electric batteries in EVs, different models have different designs. In some configurations the batteries are behind the rear seat, insulated from rain and water intrusion.<\/p>\n \u201cWhile in others, the battery packs are enclosed in a metal shell that is completely sealed as a safety precaution.<\/p>\n \u201cDesign modifications such as adequate wading depths are implemented in EVs so that when an electric vehicle does go through puddles the floor has enough wading depth to avoid any water infiltrating the car.<\/p>\n \u201cThe specific depth will however vary depending on the make and model of the car. Should water ever manage to enter the car, they also have built-in systems that automatically shut down the power and isolate battery packs. It is however important to remember that no car should be driven on a flooded road and EVs are no different.\u201d<\/p>\n Electric cars are not only capable when the road is wet but when it disappears altogether.<\/p>\n Teams like Audi are using the technology to compete in the famous Dakar rally, an event which returns this January.<\/p>\n The electric technology – combined with an onboard petrol generator – used by the company in their RS Q e-tron has seen their dune-dominating prototype conquer rivers of water and sand.<\/p>\n The hope is that the lessons learned from this car will one day enter electric road cars at some point in the future.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/Water-4991841.jpg?r=1696670833779\")
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