Often Use Electric Cars Risky Exposure To Hazardous Radiation? This Is The Study's Result

JAKARTA A recent study shows that electric car drivers and passengers are not exposed to dangerous electromagnetic radiation while driving or when the vehicle is charging. These findings provide scientific certainty amid public concerns about the potential impact of the electromagnetic field on battery powered vehicles.

Reporting from Carscoops, Monday, December 1, the study was carried out by German automotive club ADAC and local radiation protection agencies. They tested eleven electric cars, several hybrid models, and one gasoline car.

The researchers placed test dolls equipped with sensors in various sitting positions. Then, measure the magnetic field and current density that can affect the human body.

The measurement results show that the entire value of radiation is well below the threshold that is considered risky. In fact, some electric cars actually recorded a lower level of radiation than combustion engine cars.

Small spikes do appear during acceleration or strong braking, but do not have an impact on sensitive body parts such as the head and chest. The area with the highest value was detected around the legs, adjacent to the electric driving component and vehicle electrical system.

Additional features such as a heating chair are also known to produce relatively high electromagnetic readout. However, this condition is not exclusive to electric cars because it is also found in hybrid cars or gasoline.

However, the value remains below the limit of exposure that can pose a health risk. On the other hand, the charging process is also tested to see the potential for additional radiation.

AC charging had shown a mild spike at the start of the process, especially in the socket area. Meanwhile, DC's fast charging actually produces a lower electromagnetic field.

Overall, there is no charging scenario that produces radiation exposure beyond safety standards. The researchers confirmed that electric cars are not hidden radiation spaces.

In daily use, both when driven and charged, the level of radiation remains in a safe range for drivers and passengers. This finding at the same time dismissed concerns that the presence of a large battery under the cabin floor could be dangerous.