Dubai turns into Venice, Tesla and Porsche into gondolas (or almost)

Dubai witnessed an unprecedented weather event, in just twenty-four hours, one the amount of rain compared to that which is normally distributed over a period of time throughout the year. This situation, the most extreme in the last 75 years, has put the city’s infrastructure to the test, which was not designed to handle such sudden and heavy rain.

Due to the lack of adequate drainage systems, many roads have been diverted real rivers, trapping cars and causing inconvenience to residents. The general invitation was to avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary, however some brave drivers electric vehicles They boldly decided things, to develop through high water.

In general, for a car with an internal combustion engine, crossing flooded areas represents a serious risk: water can penetrate the intake system and cause irreparable damage to the engine. On the contrary, i electric vehiclesthanks to the fact that they do not need air for operation and are equipped sealed batteries and drive unitstheoretically they can deal with less hazardous waters.

There are amazing videos, like this one Porsche Taycan which travels in water so deep that it covers the windshield, and a Tesla model 3, written to emerge unscathed from “swimming” in dire circumstances, nearly drowning in water. These images show that, in theory, EVs can overcome challenges that would stop any domestic vehicle in its tracks.

However, despite the patience shown, experts and developers advise against it speak from the heart venturing into deep water inside the EV. Water can seep into the passenger compartment, cause electrical shorts or damage auxiliary systems, as well as compromise external cameras and sensors or cause the rear lights to go out.

Things in Dubai have highlighted both the vulnerability of our cities in the face of adverse weather conditions and the undeniable technological advancement of electric vehicles. But the important message remains the same: you can never be too careful, especially when driving in bad weather.

The question that remains open is: would you be willing to test your electric car in harsh conditions like those used in Dubai?