Teslas are bursting into flames in Florida after being flooded during Hurricane Idalia | Saltwater and lithium-ion batteries are a bad combination::undefined

    • Know_not_Scotty_does@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      They are likely IP rated in some form or fashion, that means they are rated for protection for a period of time at a certain depth. Deeper water or longer time in water means you still get water past the seals.

      It could also be a control fault or short on the electrical side allowing the other components to catch fire or overloading the batteries causing them to overheat and catch fire.

      • Player2@sopuli.xyz
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        1 year ago

        Also, IP rating is not valid for salt water or any other fluids such as alcohol, only fresh water

    • fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      I doubt their designs are hurricane + flood proofed.

      Also the high voltage disconnect/fuse is under the seats. Flood that and you’ve got a problem.

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        1 year ago

        I truly doubt anybody at Tesla thinks that far ahead. A prime example of this was that magnificent cyber truck showcase.

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      If manufactured properly, they should be.

      Water ingress can happen where cables plug into places - literally like a straw that draws water towards the battery pack. Again, if properly sealed, this should not be an issue.

      But I can’t imagine any modern vehicle surviving being flooded by saltwater. If not the battery then any other electrical component, or even the motor, would corrode over the coming days, weeks, months.