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Why electric cars make some passengers feel nauseous

Original: Feeling nauseous in an electric vehicle? You're not alone — here's why it happens

A growing number of people report feeling motion sickness or nausea while riding in electric vehicles, and explanations are circulating about why. The most common explanation is the cars' quick, silent acceleration and regenerative braking, which can confuse the body's balance cues when there is no engine noise or vibration to anticipate movement.

Why now: Motion sickness in EVs is a widely shared experience as electric cars become more common on the road.

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