Why electric cars might be making some passengers feel sick
Wednesday, October 7, 2026109 words2 minutes2399 reads
Some people say they feel sick when they ride in an electric car. The BBC spoke to passengers who noticed this. But it does not happen to everyone. Some people say they feel less sick in electric cars.
Experts say a car can make people feel sick when body signals do not match. The eyes, the inner ear, and the body send messages to the brain. In a car, the brain uses these messages to understand movement.
Electric cars can speed up or slow down quickly. Their braking can also feel different. This may be one reason some people feel unwell. However, research on this question is still limited.
