Electric Cars and EMF Radiation

Back in 2010, electric cars were on the road, but there weren’t that many. Fast forward just nine years and that number went from around 17000 to over 7 million. And it is thought that by 2040, we’ll see over half the cars on the road being electric (EV) ones. Even the Hummer brand, which was originally a vehicle that had poor gas mileage, now has an electric vehicle option. Hence the need to talk about Electric Cars and EMF Radiation risks.

Why Choose an Electric Cars and EMF Radiation risk?

We’re not here to convince you to go electric. In fact, some people are adamantly against it. But there are many reasons some choose the EV as their main transportation. They’re quieter, they don’t rely on fossil fuels, and they’re better for the environment.

Electric Cars and EMF Radiation Risks

So, what’s the problem? Well, these cars have what is known as ELF radiation. That stands for extremely low-frequency radiation. Extremely low is good, right? It is, but there is a problem with proximity. In electric cars, the battery is close to you and has electronic circuitry surrounding the edge of the car’s cabin.

This means that you are exposed to higher levels of ELF radiation. The electric cars also have to be plugged into recharge. When these EVs are charging there is EMF radiation emitted. This radiation is higher in amounts than the ICNIRP standards of radiation levels.

Concerns to Look For

One issue is the battery placement. In a Tesla, this battery is placed under the main cabin and covers the entire area. Others have the battery in the hood or the truck, which exposes you less to electromagnetic field radiation.

In all fairness, EVs are not the only transportation that has EMF emissions. Even your gas-powered car has it. Especially new cars with things like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi hotspots, and electrical controls.

So, you pretty much have to pick your poison. And another thing to keep in mind is that your regular car may emit less EMF radiation, but does emit more carbon monoxide, something an electrical vehicle does not.