Tesla Model S can be 'boat' for short period using wheel spin thrust.

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    Awesome.
     
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    The only reason it does well is due to the flat bottom.
    And won't deliver any more thrust via the tires-very little anyways as a matter of fact- than a regular gas powered car.
     
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    And it loks like a very well-done job of waterproofing the cabin too. :)
     
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