Thread: EV general discussion

Not sure if it was the same one, but the similar event that I heard of, Toyota refused warranty, claiming excessive speed through water.

It was a Toyota press test car, but yes they blamed the driver saying he went through water too fast.
But have you ever been driving along at wet road at 100Kmh and hit a sheet of water? I have.
He was going much slower say 20-40Kmh for a photo shoot and the water was only about 150-200MM deep. Somehow it got through the air filter element and into the breather for the 48V system.
To me not acceptable and very high cost if happens to private buyer and warranty denied.
Regards PhilipA

Originally Posted by PhilipA

It was a Toyota press test car, but yes they blamed the driver saying he went through water too fast.
But have you ever been driving along at wet road at 100Kmh and hit a sheet of water? I have.
He was going much slower say 20-40Kmh for a photo shoot and the water was only about 150-200MM deep. Somehow it got through the air filter element and into the breather for the 48V system.
To me not acceptable and very high cost if happens to private buyer and warranty denied.
Regards PhilipA

I have hit water at night that felt like hitting a wall. The Disco survived. Same thing with the OKA.
Toyota had a thing about wriggling out of responsibility. Like blaming an aftermarket exhaust for a clutch failure on HiLux.
But they haven’t lost a sale here, because there’s no way I would have been buying one anyway.

There was a Tesla over in pommy land had the same issue, a woman was driving through a heave rain storm and there was water pooling on the road. It stopped, on a tilt to a dealer and 20 grand later to replace all batteries as they had shorted out.
Lindsay

Originally Posted by Tins

I have hit water at night that felt like hitting a wall. The Disco survived. Same thing with the OKA.
Toyota had a thing about wriggling out of responsibility. Like blaming an aftermarket exhaust for a clutch failure on HiLux.
But they haven’t lost a sale here, because there’s no way I would have been buying one anyway.

Also scary is hitting water spilling onto the road from the left hand gutter at that speed, which feels like it is trying to wrench the steering wheel out of your hands.

Just for the uninitiated, I believe that this webpage describes the system used in most hybrid 48V systems. Being Japanese Toyota may have a Nippon Denso version, but Bosch I believe patented this many years ago.
How much money do you think a replacement would cost?

Integrated motor-generator
Regards PhilipA

Originally Posted by RANDLOVER

Also scary is hitting water spilling onto the road from the left hand gutter at that speed, which feels like it is trying to wrench the steering wheel out of your hands.

Something it often accomplishes.

EV ute dream is still just that. Dropped in the Western district brand new Geely showroom and had a surprising chat. Geely ev X5 and polestar only no ute.

The gent in the showroom has worked for the large Motor dealer for over a decade and chuckled about him being a total Petrol Head who loves the Polestar which is his daily drive for being perfect.

The bad news for me was the RD6 ute news is nada. The Melbourne motor show 2025 this week will have the LDV eTerron 9 for display only not for sale or dates yet. He mentions tow bars will be a issue for cars from China in his thoughts as well.

I give up- Going to pinch a police car to tow my boat to the water

It's a holden omega I brought for my parents which mum many not need any longer. If not the touchy feely dents from her parking issues may see a bit of home panel fixing with a bit of 4x2 If that works, I'll wait for a 1000km plus range with 5 minute charging time EV 4wd ute or Disco like replacement.

One that won't burn when charging as well of course