Thanks for reading and I appreciate any input or further discussion on this matter. I also appreciate the many topics of information I have been reading as I have been visiting this forum for a few years

Calaveras wrote:If you really only need 1-2 inches higher you can get that by fully inflating the largest tires Rated for the vehicle.
I have driven a Leaf on dirt roads in the snow and it just pushes it or packs it down. EV do better than I thought in standing water and snow. They can handle deeper stuff than my VW Jetta.
I would avoid sharp rocks hitting the underside hurting the battery in the same way they can hit an oil pan and crack it. (been there in the Jetta!)