Extreme Nausea: EVs and Car Sickness – Solutions
- A growing number of people are experiencing motion sickness specifically in electric vehicles (EVs), as highlighted by TikTok user @atiahchayne who posted about her experiences this summer.She found...
- The issue stems from a passenger's inability to anticipate changes in movement.
- The car industry is aware of this issue and exploring solutions like vibrations in car seats to provide passengers with advance warning of turns.
EV Motion Sickness: A Growing Concern
A growing number of people are experiencing motion sickness specifically in electric vehicles (EVs), as highlighted by TikTok user @atiahchayne who posted about her experiences this summer.She found she consistently felt “extreme nausea” during Uber rides in EVs,which stopped immediately upon exiting the vehicle. She now actively avoids Ubers due to the prevalence of EVs.
The issue stems from a passenger’s inability to anticipate changes in movement. Professor John Golding of the University of Westminster explains that drivers have control and can predict movements, while passengers, notably in the back seat, cannot. He believes this could become a larger problem with the rise of self-driving cars.
The car industry is aware of this issue and exploring solutions like vibrations in car seats to provide passengers with advance warning of turns.
Here are some tips to mitigate EV motion sickness:
* Sit in the front: A clear view of the road helps with anticipation.
* Limit head movement: Avoid excessive head turning.
* Avoid distractions: Put away phones and books.
* Fresh air: Open a window for ventilation.
* Medication: Consider over-the-counter motion sickness medication.
You can find more data about motion sickness in general here: Why do I get car sick and my boyfriend doesn’t? I asked experts