EV drivers love their cars, but some passengers feel sick - this could be why
“I’ve heard about it many, many, many times” says one doctor who treats motion sickness.
By BBC News
Electric cars may be making some passengers feel sick because motion sickness in EVs can be triggered by the way the vehicles move and the limited sensory cues inside them, according to a BBC report on the issue.
The BBC article quotes Dr Irene Di Giulio, a senior lecturer in anatomy and biomechanics at King’s College London, who said research so far suggests some people experience more severe motion sickness in electric vehicles than in non-electric vehicles.
The report says the evidence is still early and that some academics do not think there is enough proof yet to draw firm conclusions.
It also notes that the problem does not affect everyone. The BBC said many EV owners contacted it to say they and their relatives do not feel sick in electric cars.
Practical advice in the report for passengers who do feel unwell includes looking out of the front window, avoiding phones and books, sitting in the front passenger seat if possible, or in the middle of the back seat if not. Other tips include keeping the head still against the headrest, reclining the seat, regulating breathing and opening a window for fresh air.
The article does not mention a Cheshire venue, business, council, police involvement or any local incident, as it is a general health and motoring report.