While driving (slowly) in a massive thunderstorm last weekend, with lightning striking all around us, a thought occurred to me: With its glass roof, is the Model 3 still a satisfactory Faraday cage to protect occupants from direct lightning strikes?
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Does Model 3 Protect from Lightning?
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Silicon Desert
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I guess you know that by strict definition, no car is a Faraday cage. 
Yes, more glass, but I am a little doubtful that it is any different than most other cars. Hey, it is a lot safer than getting out of the car and running
Well, on second thought, maybe that old DeLorean came close. And it was a time capsule
Yes, more glass, but I am a little doubtful that it is any different than most other cars. Hey, it is a lot safer than getting out of the car and running Well, on second thought, maybe that old DeLorean came close. And it was a time capsule
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Silicon Desert
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Maybe I should have been a little more clear about this specific question. Cars can get hit by lightning no matter what they are made of. Fortunately most lightning goes on the surface of the metal skin (like on an airplane). HOWEVER, serious damage will typically happen to a car when hit. You have a "better chance" inside of not being fried. Good question.
