What happens if Leaf drives through a flood paddle?

[johnqh]

The other threads mentioned that the Leaf batteries are enclosed by plastic, but has holes for the air to go through.

So what happens if you drive through a paddle and water get into the holes? Wouldn't that cause big problems with the battery?

 

[RegGuheert]

The other threads mentioned that the Leaf batteries are enclosed by plastic, but has holes for the air to go through.

There are no holes for air to go through the battery. The air flows under the bottom of the battery, which is sealed.

So what happens if you drive through a paddle and water get into the holes?

This:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmNHSxWMl7E[/youtube]
or this:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRTnoeudTPQ[/youtube]

Wouldn't that cause big problems with the battery?

No.

 

[johnqh]

Good to know.

How about other EV's?

 

[mikeEmike]

Good to know.

How about other EV's?

Don't try that with a Fisker Karma:
http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?t=10492

 

[LTLFTcomposite]

With any car, gas or electric, given the choice of driving through a deep puddle or not, choose not.

 

[EVDRIVER]

It will hurt?

 

[keydiver]

I've driven through rather deep water in my development several times without incident. But, one time I got a little brazen, didn't slow down one bit, and I ripped the plastic belly pan off the Leaf. Its still in my garage waiting to be bolted back on again.

 

[Nubo]

The other threads mentioned that the Leaf batteries are enclosed by plastic, but has holes for the air to go through.

The 2013 cell modules have openings. But all of the modules are enclosed in a sealed case.

 

[cwerdna]

With any car, gas or electric, given the choice of driving through a deep puddle or not, choose not.

Agreed. I sure wouldn't want water possibly getting into the passenger compartment. The water may be deeper than 1st thought and cause BIG problems and turn the car into a boat or a submarine.

http://www.nhtsa.gov/pdf/ev/Nissan_Presentation-Bob_Yakushi.pptx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; also had a slide on battery pack immersion.

 

[RonDawg]

Yeah it's generally not a good idea to drive a modern car through deep water. While you won't have the hydro-lock damage of an ICEV, if water gets inside the cabin you could end up with mold, rust, or intermittent electrical issues. That's why insurance companies tend to total-out flood-damaged cars.

Fast moving water especially is dangerous, as the currents can sweep your car (and anybody inside) away. Plus you never know if that "shallow" puddle is actually hiding a sinkhole:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAM3WMtqCI4[/youtube]