Which EV would you get?

[CXRAndy]

The batteries are sealed s are the connections. Apparently EVs are better at ’wading’ through flooded roads than ICE as they will not pull water into the engine causing the dreaded hydrolock and bent rods etc.

I recently drove my i4 (slowly) through a flooded section of road that was around 30-40cm after watching the car in front go through so I could gauge the depth ! No problems whatsoever so ever.

Tempting fate. The motors have vent ports and the electrical connections are well sealed but not submersible waterproof. Plus if water get into the cabin through the venting access then you're in for a whole world of trouble

 

[cougie uk]

What would you chose between the Citron Aircross EV or the more expensive but similar Vauxhall frontera EV?
I think the French one is more comfortable and stylish. The Vauxhall is bigger & boxier with a tad more range.

I've seen leases on the frontera for buttons - and about a months deposit rather than a years worth.
I've had bad experiences with Vauxhall in the past so I'd lease one - but absolutely not buy one.

 

[DRM]

Tempting fate. The motors have vent ports and the electrical connections are well sealed but not submersible waterproof. Plus if water get into the cabin through the venting access then you're in for a whole world of trouble

This in spades, plus going through a deep flood you haven't got the faintest clue what's lurking beneath the water, could be a man hole cover or grate that's been lifted, then you drop a wheel in the hole, if you flood the traction motor or the A/C inverter or get water in the battery casing and wreck the BMS, or driveline reduction gears, you can brace yourself for an expensive bill, because the insurance won't cough up, and the parts are not cheap