Do new energy electric vehicles really have radiation?

It is important to distinguish radiation

When it comes to radiation, everyone will think of wireless walkie-talkies, microwave ovens, routers, mobile phones, computers, etc. People even equate them with X-rays in hospital films and CT scans, thinking that they are all radioactive. This has further exacerbated the concerns of some car owners: "Will there be radiation when the electric car is charging?"

In fact, this concern often stems from a common misunderstanding. Many people do not clearly distinguish between the two concepts of "ionizing radiation" and "electromagnetic radiation". What everyone thinks of as nuclear radiation actually refers to "ionizing radiation", which can cause cell damage and may even cause cancer or damage DNA structure. What we use in daily life, such as household appliances, communication equipment, and electric vehicles, is actually "electromagnetic radiation".

It can be confirmed that any charged object in life will generate "electromagnetic radiation". Therefore, the radiation released by electric vehicles and their charging piles belongs to "electromagnetic radiation" rather than "ionizing radiation". The energy of electromagnetic radiation is low and will not cause direct damage to the human body. Understanding this will help eliminate unnecessary panic and look at radiation problems in daily life rationally.

Safety of radiation

After learning that new energy vehicles have radiation, some car owners began to worry? However, scientific research shows that:

1. Radiation intensity: The radiation standards of new energy vehicles are usually much lower than international standards and national safety standards. According to the research of the World Health Organization (WHO), the level of electromagnetic radiation of electric vehicles is equivalent to that of ordinary household appliances and is completely within the safe range.

2. National standards: In China, new energy vehicles must undergo EMC testing before they are put on the market to ensure that the level of electromagnetic radiation meets national standards. According to information from China National Radio, the national standard magnetic field radiation safety standard limit is set at 100μT, and the electric field radiation safety standard is 5000V/m. The magnetic field radiation of new energy vehicles in the front row is generally 0.8-1.0μT, and in the back row is 0.3-0.5μT. The electric field radiation of various parts in the car is less than 5V/m, which shows that the radiation level of new energy vehicles is far lower than the national standard limit.

3. Long-term research: There is currently no scientific evidence that the radiation of new energy vehicles will have long-term effects on human health. Related studies have shown that normal use of new energy vehicles does not increase the risk of disease.

Misunderstandings and truths

In public discussions, misunderstandings about the radiation of new energy vehicles are mainly concentrated in the following aspects:

Misunderstanding 1: The radiation of new energy vehicles is stronger than that of fuel vehicles. In fact, fuel vehicles also generate certain electromagnetic radiation during operation, especially when the engine and electrical system are working. Overall, the radiation of new energy vehicles is not higher than that of traditional fuel vehicles.

Misunderstanding 2: The radiation is stronger when the battery is charging. Although the battery generates an electromagnetic field when charging, its intensity is still within the safe range. The design of charging facilities also follows strict safety standards to ensure the safety of users.

Misunderstanding 3: Long-term riding in new energy vehicles will affect health

Studies have shown that the radiation level of riding in new energy vehicles is similar to the radiation level encountered in daily life, and long-term riding will not affect health.

As an environmentally friendly and low-carbon way of travel, new energy vehicles are gradually changing our lifestyle. While enjoying the convenience and environmental protection it brings, we should also look at the radiation issues related to it rationally. Scientific research shows that the radiation level of new energy vehicles is very low and safe, so we don't have to worry too much.