A Tesla Model 3 in China has been spotted driving into relatively deep water in what appears to be an interesting new testing section of Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai.<\/p>\n
There have been some talks about whether or not it is safe to drive your Tesla into relatively deep water, which is generally not recommended.<\/p>\n
Much of those talks started a few years ago when Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the Model S could almost be used as a boat after a Tesla Model S was spotted driving (or swimming) through a flooded tunnel although the CEO made it clear it isnt recommended.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, Model 3 has had some issues with driving into water.<\/p>\n
Last year, Tesla investigated why bumpers broke off two Model 3 vehicles after driving in heavy heavy rain.<\/p>\n
With the start of production of the made-in-China Model 3 vehicles at Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai, it looks like Tesla is doing some interesting flood-proof testing with the cars.<\/p>\n
Jay in Shanghai has posted a video of an interesting new testing facility at Gigafactory 3:<\/p>\n
As part of the test, it looks like Tesla is driving the Model 3 into quite deep water.<\/p>\n
Jay in Shanghai suggests that it could mean Tesla is preparing a flood-proof version of the Model 3.<\/p>\n
As per its warranty document, Tesla doesnt cover damages from a flood or driving in deep water:<\/p>\n
Fire, explosion, earthquake, windstorm, lightning, hail, flood, or deep water;<\/p>\n
Despite not being covered by the warranty, Tesla has been trying to make its vehicles as hermetic as possible.<\/p>\n
However, many Tesla vehicles who have been caught by floods have been totaled by insurance companies.<\/p>\n
To be fair, thats a problem with most cars, not just Tesla vehicles or electric vehicles.<\/p>\n
Lets see if theres anything different with the made-in-China Model 3.<\/p>\n
Tesla is reportedly still in trial production at Gigafactory 3 and it is expected to start selling the first Model 3 vehicles to have come out of the factory by the end of the year.<\/p>\n
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