Teslas are bursting into flames in Florida after being flooded during Hurricane Idalia | Saltwater and lithium-ion batteries are a bad combination::undefined

  • Know_not_Scotty_does@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    They are likely IP rated in some form or fashion, that means they are rated for protection for a period of time at a certain depth. Deeper water or longer time in water means you still get water past the seals.

    It could also be a control fault or short on the electrical side allowing the other components to catch fire or overloading the batteries causing them to overheat and catch fire.

    • Player2@sopuli.xyz
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      1 year ago

      Also, IP rating is not valid for salt water or any other fluids such as alcohol, only fresh water