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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Steve Fowler

EV passengers are complaining of increased car sickness - an expert reveals why

EV passengers have been reporting feeling motion sickness - (AFP/Getty)

There's growing interest in whether electric cars can make passengers feel more travel sick than traditional petrol and diesel models. There are a few reasons why that might be the case, writes Electric Vehicles Editor Steve Fowler.

The first is the way EVs accelerate and slow down. Electric motors deliver their power instantly, which is one of the things I love about driving them. But that immediate response can mean the car accelerates more sharply than passengers are expecting, especially if the driver has a slightly enthusiastic right foot.

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