Do Pure Electric Vehicles Have Radiation? Is the Radiation Severe?
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Electric vehicles are powered by batteries during operation, which generates electromagnetic fields, but these are generally negligible. Long-term driving of pure electric vehicles does not cause harm to the human body. Here are the relevant details: 1. Regulations: According to national regulations on electromagnetic radiation from electric vehicles, China currently adopts the JASO-TP-13002 standard for testing electromagnetic radiation. Based on this standard, China's limit is set at 100μT, which aligns with the WHO's standards. In any scenario, as long as the exposure to the magnetic field inside an electric vehicle remains below 20% of the limit value, it is considered safe. Given the 100μT limit, the radiation is essentially negligible. For comparison, mobile phones also generate electromagnetic radiation, but as long as it stays within reasonable limits, it poses no issues. 2. Radiation: In reality, electromagnetic radiation is ubiquitous in daily life, and the Earth itself is a large magnetic field. For electric vehicles, when in operation, the battery carries electric current, which generates electromagnetic radiation during this process. However, the human body can absorb and neutralize electromagnetic radiation within a certain range.
As a long-time enthusiast of new technologies, I do believe that pure electric vehicles emit radiation, but it's really not a big deal. The radiation mainly comes from electromagnetic waves generated by the battery and motor operation, just like when you use a mobile phone or microwave—it's all non-ionizing radiation that doesn't harm human health. International standards such as ICNIRP have long established safety thresholds, and the radiation intensity of electric vehicles is far below that limit, making them perfectly safe to drive. I have a friend who's been driving a Tesla for two years with no health issues whatsoever; in fact, they find the air much fresher than in fuel-powered cars. The radiation is negligible and not worth worrying about. If you're hung up on this, you can check official test reports—all the data meets standards. Overall, the focus should be on enjoying an eco-friendly lifestyle while driving.
