General · 3 October 2026
Electric cars might make passengers sick due to silent acceleration and braking
Some electric vehicle passengers report feeling more motion sick, with research suggesting this could be more severe than in non-electric cars. Experts say it's likely caused by the lack of engine sounds and vibrations, plus rapid acceleration and the sudden deceleration of regenerative braking. Around two patients a month specifically mention motion sickness in electric vehicles to one neurologist.
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