Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in Hanoi and several other provinces, disrupting traffic significantly. While many gasoline-powered motorcycles stall in deep water, some electric bikes navigate through flooded areas with ease.
A viral video on social media captures a delivery driver using an electric bike to deliver goods in a deeply flooded alley, leaving onlookers amazed.
The delivery driver and the “submarine” electric bike stunned many.
In the video, water nearly submerges the bike’s seat, yet the driver successfully starts and maneuvers the vehicle, leaving astonished customers behind, who eagerly record the scene on their phones.
The bike in the video is identified as the Selex Camel, manufactured by a Vietnamese company.
The video was shared by Nguyen Huu Phuoc Nguyen, founder and CEO of Selex Motors, on his personal page. His post aimed not to showcase the bike’s waterproof capabilities but to caution users against extreme usage.
Nguyen emphasized, “The Selex electric bike is not a submarine, folks. We do not recommend using it in such extreme conditions.”
For those who must use the bike in such situations, he advised, “It’s best to avoid these scenarios and ensure the bike is serviced afterward.”
The Selex Camel meets the IP67 dust and water resistance standard.
Many electric bikes available in Vietnam boast high water resistance, typically meeting the IP67 standard, outperforming some equivalent gasoline-powered models.
The electric bike in the video is the Camel, developed and manufactured by Selex Motors at their plant in Yen Vien, Gia Lam, now Phu Dong commune, Hanoi. The Selex Camel stands out from conventional electric bikes with features tailored for the delivery industry.
One notable feature is its battery-swapping capability at Selex stations across major cities, ensuring uninterrupted operation. The Selex Camel is priced at 27.8 million VND without a battery, significantly lower than popular scooters like the Yamaha Janus (from 28.7 million VND) and Honda Vision (from 31.3 million VND).
The Selex Camel is priced under 30 million VND.
According to Selex Motors, the Camel meets the IP67 water resistance standard.
However, it’s important to note that the water resistance of the Selex Camel and other electric bikes has limits, and users should avoid over-reliance on this feature. Selex specifies that the Camel can withstand water depths of up to 1 meter for a maximum of 30 minutes.
This aligns with the highest water resistance level under the IP67 standard.
IP67 indicates a product’s ability to resist dust at level 6 (the highest level, offering complete protection for 2 to 8 hours) and water at level 7 (the second-highest level, withstanding depths from 15 cm to 100 cm for up to 30 minutes).
Over time, water resistance may diminish, potentially accelerating based on usage. This means the product could still suffer irreversible damage from water ingress.
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