Where does Tesla rank in the field of amphibious vehicles?

Several cars broke down while passing through a deep-water tunnel. However, a Tesla Model S stylishly crossed through the water, leaving the other cars behind. Little E was slightly shaken by the Model S’s coolness.

Why is the Model S so fearless in deep water? Is there any car more audacious than it? Let Little E reveal the secrets for you. =v=

Revealing the secrets of Model S’s water-driving skills

As soon as the video was posted, media and netizens from both China and abroad began analyzing Model S’s water-driving skills.

The analysis results show that Model S has four basic conditions for its flashy driving skills:

The battery pack is completely sealed and insulated from the outside world, ensuring normal energy output.
No air intake or exhaust is required, avoiding water entry into the car.
Good suspension performance. Model S can adjust the buoyancy according to the depth of the water. The pictures speak for themselves.

The rotation of the tires generates thrust, propelling the car forward.

However, even so, Musk recommends that we not drive a Tesla into the water if it can be avoided. After all, neither Tesla nor the insurance company will compensate for any damage caused by such behavior.

Model S is not the only one

Model S is not the only car that has mastered water driving skills. A taxi parked by the Thames River, although it cannot compete with Model S in terms of appearance, seems to excel in water driving skills.

Fearlessly getting into the water

Cautiously crossing the river

Successfully arriving on shore

Nissan Note’s Water Aikido

A UK media outlet unexpectedly captured the scene of Nissan’s new Note effortlessly cruising on the surface of the Thames River like a boat in a small town next to the river.

Here, visitors can experience the magical feeling of riding in this floating version of the Note. Just look at their excited faces and you’ll know how much fun it is!

This small car is called Note Boat, created by Mike Ryan, who was the person in charge of a episode of Top Gear (a famous car show produced by BBC television in the UK, first aired in 1977) where they drove a waterborne car across the Channel.

Note Boat is equipped with rowing seats and oars, operated by rowers Polly Swann from the UK National Team, and Olympic champions Helen Glover and Sophie Hosking.

Its creation was actually to showcase a new panoramic surveillance technology, a kind of reverse parking camera system. However, here it is more of a virtual steerage assistant, allowing the rowers to see clearly around them while moving forward.

The entire Note Boat, except for the engine, is also equipped with a floating platform, which is connected to the steering wheel and wind door to assist the rowers in controlling the vehicle’s navigation.

Although this small Note Boat can sail carefree and its skills are one level higher than a Tesla, its original simple and unadorned temperament always unintentionally reveals a slightly obvious “loser” vibe.

You can buy a “Lamborghini” amphibious vehicle on eBay

The small Nissan Note Boat above may not make your heart beat faster, but the nobility and coolness of this amphibious “Lamborghini” should be enough to dazzle you!

Like the Note Boat, it was also created by Mike Ryan. He said that this “Lamborghini” uses an electric motor, which provides enough room for modification of the entire vehicle.# Mike Ryan from SeaRoader
Mike Ryan is from SeaRoader – a professional engine manufacturer from the United Kingdom that specializes in researching amphibious vehicles. If you want to convert a normal vehicle into an amphibious vehicle, SeaRoader is highly recommended for all your equipment needs. The company provides customization services for movies and TV shows. The “Lamborghini” mentioned in the eBay listing has appeared multiple times on TV and in various Hollywood scenes.

Lamborghini from eBay

Here are some excerpts from the eBay page description:

” On the road, it looks no different from other supercars, and its special abilities are not displayed at all. “

“He is a 007 amphibious car with a speed of up to 150 km/h…”

“You can drive it straight into the water… “

“Opening the hydraulic suspension mode, you can… “

“…subverting your perception… “

Before it can be reused, this vehicle requires some adjustments (such as adjusting the seats). But, according to Mike Ryan, it can basically meet both road and water navigation needs.

It’s as cool as James Bond’s submersible car, but it is obviously more down-to-earth. On eBay, you can buy it for $27,000. And, if you can’t sell this supercar, it’s also very exciting to drive it for a series of crazy adventures and tell your children these stories.

Supercar on eBay

A more eye-catching supercar than this Lamborghini is a supercar called the “Sea Lion”. It was designed and manufactured by a car enthusiast named Marc Witt and took six years to make.

Sea Lion Supercar

This supercar uses a 174-horsepower Mazda rotary engine, and the body uses aluminum and stainless steel. It can reach speeds of up to 201 km/h on land and a shocking 96 km/h in water-catching up with conventional yachts and ships. The masters always shine in the public eye.

Marc prices this car at $260,000. Do you think it’s worth it?

Amphibious SUV “Cheetah”The SUV industry also has its own amphibious star, which is the “Panther” created by WaterCar, an automobile company from Fountain Valley, California, USA.

It is equipped with a relatively economical material, an ultra-light all-aluminum 3.7-liter V6 engine from Honda, and the transmission unit of the engine is independently developed by WaterCar. Its maximum speed on land can reach 130 km/h, and on water it can reach 70 km/h. The process of transforming from driving on the road to navigating on the water can be completed in 15 seconds.

Currently, “Panther” appears to be the highest volume amphibious vehicle, and its mature version is priced at $135,000. If you’re interested, you might consider buying one =3=

Do you think Tesla is so easy to give up?

From the previous text, it seems that Tesla is lagging behind in the field of amphibious vehicles, but this is clearly temporary.

Recently, Musk stated on Twitter that he plans to create a supercar that can dive!

A few years ago, he secretly spent $900,000 to buy the modified Lotus Esprit from the 1977 007 movie, which could transform into a submarine. This car is now displayed in Tesla’s design studio in Hawthorne, California.

Although considering market demand, this submarine car project can currently only be an edge project, but Musk is determined to develop it and hopes that everyone can experience its charm in real life as shown in the movie.

Moreover, as analyzed in the previous text, Tesla already has some prerequisites, so this project may not be too difficult for him. For example, Tesla’s sealed power system has laid the foundation for him to develop a water-land dual-purpose propulsion system.

This project is a very interesting challenge for Musk and his engineering team, isn’t it?e周知道 | Carmakers Challenge Tesla One After Another, Government’s New Policies Embrace the Development of Electric Cars