One of the strong rumors that emerged when electric vehicles arrived in Indonesia was about the short circuit phenomenon. Yes, short circuits are quite familiar with things that smell of electricity. Hence, when electric cars began to appear, not a few people questioned their safety when exposed to water, especially when it rains. Is it true that it will be short-circuited? 

Electric Car Save to Drive During Rain

Rain or flood conditions are clearly taken into account when manufacturers produce electric cars. This is especially true in Indonesia, where rain is a regular occurrence. Not to mention there are a number of areas that are prone to flooding. Manufacturers who sell cars in Indonesia have still taken into account these two main things. So, for those of you who just want to buy an electric vehicle and are still hesitant about short circuits when it rains, there is no need to worry. Please note that there is a difference between a charger that can withstand raindrops and one that can withstand rushing water. 

This can be determined by the IP (International Protection) code. This IP code usually contains two numbers that represent resistance to dust and water. Electric car chargers generally have an IP67 protection code. The number 6 is known to refer to maximum protection against dust. While the number 7 symbolizes protection against water between a depth of 15 cm and 1 meter for a maximum of 30 minutes. Thus, IP 67 means that the charger is safely protected from all kinds of dust and does not need to worry about water up to 1 meter for no more than 30 minutes. 

 Quoting the Wuling Indonesia website, electric cars are very safe to drive when it rains. Every manufacturer must have carefully calculated the safety of the car, including when driving under rain. The battery as a vital component embedded in an electric car has been protected in such a way as to be safe. For example, with a special seal that is watertight. For this reason, electric cars are safe to use when it rains or passes through puddles. 

In addition, electric cars are also designed using the best materials to ensure the car is safe when passing through puddles. You don't have to worry about a short circuit when used when it rains or crosses puddles. 

Likewise, when you want to recharge the battery when it rains. Electric cars are safe to charge when it rains. So don't worry about charging an electric car when it rains. This has been calculated very carefully. Manufacturers for example make the head charger and power socket waterproof, thus when recharging the battery when it rains it stays safe. 


Thing you should Consider when Charging Electric Vehicle during Rain 

Meanwhile, when it comes to charging the battery when it rains there are at least four tips to ensure it stays safe. 

First, make sure you use a dedicated charging station. This means that the charging station is intended for electric vehicles. You can recharge the battery at SPKLU (Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations) or from home-installed charging. 

Secondly, use the cable provided by the manufacturer to charge the battery. Some manufacturers usually include a charger cable for charging the battery, but some are sold separately. If sold separately, make sure you buy the one that matches the manufacturer's recommendation. 

Thirdly, avoid charging the electric car with a cable from a plug connection. For this reason, also make sure that the cable used is in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. 

Fourth, Check condition of charger that you have. The conditions must obviously be good to ensure that the electric car battery is fully charged. 

Those are some things that must be checked before traveling by electric car in the rain. Most importantly, remember, there is no problem driving an electric car when it rains because there is extra protection in the electrical part of the car to prevent short circuits.