27.01.2026
Electric cars are rapidly taking over the roads, promising clean air and quiet. But alongside the экологічні benefits come questions: are they safe for health? The main topic of debate is electromagnetic fields (EMF) generated by batteries, motors, and charging. Let’s break down what science says. Also, your car will become even more comfortable and refined if you use tuning accessories, a wide selection of which you can find in our product catalog.
Main sources of EMF in an electric car
- High-voltage batteries and cables,
- Electric motors and inverters,
- The charging process (especially fast charging),
- Onboard electronics (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.).
All these components create low-frequency magnetic and electric fields.
Do the levels exceed safety limits?
The International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) and the WHO have set clear limits. According to measurements by European regulators (BfS, 2022–2024), numerous measurements show:
- Inside the cabin while driving — 0.7–30 µT (often 10–20% of the limit).
- Peak values during hard acceleration — up to 100–500 µT (locally near the feet).
- During charging — up to 100–200 µT near the station.
All values are well below ICNIRP limit values (200 µT for low frequencies). Short-term local peaks near the floor (where your feet are) are not critical, since the time-weighted exposure for the body remains within the norm.
For example, a regular hair dryer or electric shaver can generate a magnetic field in the 50–400 µT range right next to the casing (a few centimeters away), which in typical operation is much higher than the levels recorded inside an electric car cabin.
Potential health effects: what’s proven?
- Negative effects — not confirmed. There is no scientific evidence of a link to cancer, infertility, heart rhythm disorders, or neurological problems at real-world EMF levels in electric cars.
- Myths about men’s health — debunked: sperm quality and testosterone are not affected.
- People with pacemakers — modern devices are shielded; no interference is detected.
- Positive aspects — the lack of exhaust gases significantly reduces the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
Electric cars pose no proven health threat — their EMF is weaker than that of many household appliances. The main benefit for the body is cleaner air and less stress from noise.
