Electric Cars Are on the Rise – and so Is Motion Sickness - ConsumerAffairs - WiredFocus

Electric cars are on the rise – and so is motion sickness - ConsumerAffairs - WiredFocus

EV sales hit 22% of global new car purchases in 2024, up from 18% in 2023 More riders report motion sickness in EVs compared to traditional cars Experts blame brain-sensory mismatch, silent motors, and regenerative braking There are some sickening side effects, literally, to the rising number of electric cars. A rising number of EV passengers are reporting motion sickness, prompting both scientific investigation and online chatter. Passengers …

Passengers seem more prone to motion sickness in EVs - NZ Autocar

Electric vehicles now account for almost one in four new car sales globally but an unanticipated side effect is emerging, that of increased motion sickness.  According to the Guardian, EV passengers, especially those in the back seat, more often report feeling nauseous. An explanation lies in the brain’s response to motion cues. William Emond, a PhD student studying car sickness in France, suggests that the cause is occupant unfamiliarity.  Most…