Photo Credit: Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] Tesla might be fairly water-tight, but it's best to avoid this situation.
Driver Grateful For Her Tesla Electric Car in Flood Waters, But It's Not a Boat
08 Aug 2025 | Abstracted from InsideEVs
While a young Tesla driver in Florida safely navigated floodwaters, praising its sealed battery and electronics, such flooding should be avoided despite added protection. Such designs make EVs more water-resistant than gas cars, lacking air intakes and exhausts, but deep water poses risks - corrosion, mold, or electrical damage if seals fail, creating short-circuits and potential battery fire.
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