✉news LifeAutos first seen 4 h ago, last 31 min ago, peak #25
Smooth EV Rides May Be Making Passengers Carsick
Original: It Turns Out That Smooth EV Ride Might Be Making Some Passengers Carsick
Electric vehicles' quiet, smooth acceleration may be contributing to motion sickness in some passengers. Because EVs accelerate and decelerate abruptly without engine noise or gear changes, the body receives fewer cues to anticipate motion, which can trigger nausea. Drivers tend to be less affected than passengers, since they can anticipate braking and acceleration. The issue has prompted discussion about how automakers could tune EV driving behavior to reduce discomfort.
Why now: Growing EV adoption is leading more passengers to notice motion sickness linked to the cars' silent, jerky regenerative braking and instant torque.
Evidence
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1261730