Is the Radiation from Electric Vehicle Charging High?
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Electric vehicle charging does not produce significant radiation. These radiation levels are far below the electromagnetic radiation safety standards of 100μT set by the World Health Organization (WHO), China, and Sweden. There are two types of radiation from electric vehicle charging as follows: 1. Ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation may potentially cause cancer. The radiation found in hospitals is ionizing radiation, which is why people are advised to stay away from radiation zones. 2. Electromagnetic radiation. The harm of electromagnetic radiation to humans is almost negligible. The radiation from electric vehicles falls under electromagnetic radiation, which is similar to that from everyday devices like computers and mobile phones, all of which are within safe limits.
I tend to trust scientific data because I'm the type who likes to research. Electric vehicle charging does produce a small amount of electromagnetic radiation, mainly electromagnetic fields (EMF), but the intensity is very low, far below safety standards. International organizations like the WHO have strict radiation limits for everyday electrical appliances, and charging stations are designed and tested to meet these requirements. I use a home slow charger, and I've measured the radiation with a meter—at one meter away from the car, the readings are basically zero, even lower than during a phone call. During charging, the vehicle has shielding systems to prevent leakage, and you won't feel anything standing a few feet away. Some say fast charging might have slightly higher radiation, but I've used public charging stations without issues. Just avoid standing right next to the equipment. After years of driving an electric car, neither my family nor I have experienced any adverse effects. Don't let rumors scare you.
