MG4 would seem to have made it through a flooded ford

[Rolfe]

The look on the face of the guy with the beard ... "An EV made it through? ?" ??

To be fair, looking at it again and seeing how the video was edited, I think the look on his face was due to the mouthful of abuse he'd just had from Mr McDowell on the subject of "why didn't you wave me down?" Like there wasn't plenty of warning.

 

[Ethernea]

Not that I would have attempted this, but it would seem the MG4 made it through unscathed, or do you think it will incur problems later on? ?
Fast forward to the 2 minute 7 second mark to see the MG4:

lol it was funny to see it floating and still pushing forward... reminds me of dogs when they jump into the pool and start doing that doggy slowly swimming....

I wouldn't dive in that deep water. I wonder how did it perform AFTER recording this video though...

It’s about volume not weight.
Most cars have lots of empty space and water can enter through the underbody

Pure electric platforms (the MG being one, unlike say Stellantis) have a flat battery pack at the bottom: the weight of the displaced water is then greater than the weight of the car itself.

Our cars are basically rafts. ?
And are sealed from the elements.
Obviously this isn’t an invitation to go through a Ford on purpose, but will hopefully reassure anyone who thinks they will give you an electric shock when it rains…

Hmm wouldn't this be a futuristic feature mechanics can come up with as a solution to drive over water?

You know - build it so IT IS a raft below the car, so that it floats above the water allowing it to still drive and push forward. It is an interesting idea.. this video made me see how a car can float and let its wheels turning push ahead.

Reminds me of that time when I thought why cars don't have sun panels as roof... where I live the sun is lava over the air

 

[Rolfe]

As I said, the report I had said the car was fine, although the owner had removed the wrap, presumably out of embarrassment. I was even told it had been back through the ford again, although I suspect when it wasn't so deep.

 

[ozzz]

Depends how deep the water is I have removed the fan belt and sealed axle breathing holes I have done water when it has pushed up through the gear lever’s rubber boot.

 

[White Walker]

NFW I would drive my MG4 through that.

 

[Rolfe]

Me neither. But that guy did. And a whole lot more.

 

[Corindikev]

Idiots all.