EMF (electromagnetic fields) emissions from Tesla batteries, compared to other cars
I really love the Tesla Model Y. I want that car!
We've tested the Mini Countryman SE, Toyota bZ4X, Mercedes EQA, KIA Niro EV, Volvo XC40, Tesla Model 3 and Y.
By far, the Tesla (Model Y) stands out as the best. Period.
However, the amount of EMF (electromagnetic fields) emitted by Tesla cars (specifically the Model 3 and Y) is WAY higher than all the other vehicles.
We used an EMF meter and checked the readings for both the "Standard" and "Weighted" measurements, focusing mainly on the areas around the footwells.
All the other cars had totally acceptable levels (< 5 mG **), while the Tesla, even when stationary, registered between 30-80 mG, particularly in the right-side footwell (both in the front and rear seats). When I accelerate, the meter spikes, even on the left-side footwell.
I bought a Faraday EMF blocking sheet, from Amazon, to test.
We tried it on our home wifi router — without fully wrapping it, just covering the sides — and it completely blocked the EMFs between the router and the meter.
But when we placed the blanket on the footwell of the Tesla, the readings didn't change. It's likely that the EMFs are going around the blanket somehow. :(
It's really frustrating... and because of this, we're likely not to get the car anymore.
Please let me know if you have any ideas I can try, to "fix/alleviate" the EMFs exposure in the car.
Before you reply with a non-constructive answer or by making fun:
1) Yes, I am already aware that devices like the fridge, phone, microwave, etc., emit radiation.
However, I'm not sitting next to these devices continuously for hours.
I don't own a microwave, I always use the speaker when talking on the phone, and I don't keep the phone in my pocket. (And yes, I'm 100% happy living this way.)
2) I understand that Tesla may comply with regulations and that the cars wouldn't be allowed if they exceeded a certain radiation threshold.
However, tobacco and junk food are also allowed despite the health risks they pose when consumed excessively.
So, that argument doesn't hold much weight for me.
3) I'm not interested in responses that claim "there's no evidence," etc. There are plenty of studies demonstrating the risks to human health.
3) With this post, I'm simply looking for ideas on how to reduce EMF exposure.
Thanks!
** The unit is "mG" (milligauss), and the range is between 0 and 100. What TriField (the brand of the device I'm using) says is that, to be safe (when sitting on it for hours), it should be less than 5mG. I use the "MAG" reading, not "ELEC".
We've tested the Mini Countryman SE, Toyota bZ4X, Mercedes EQA, KIA Niro EV, Volvo XC40, Tesla Model 3 and Y.
By far, the Tesla (Model Y) stands out as the best. Period.
However, the amount of EMF (electromagnetic fields) emitted by Tesla cars (specifically the Model 3 and Y) is WAY higher than all the other vehicles.
We used an EMF meter and checked the readings for both the "Standard" and "Weighted" measurements, focusing mainly on the areas around the footwells.
All the other cars had totally acceptable levels (< 5 mG **), while the Tesla, even when stationary, registered between 30-80 mG, particularly in the right-side footwell (both in the front and rear seats). When I accelerate, the meter spikes, even on the left-side footwell.
I bought a Faraday EMF blocking sheet, from Amazon, to test.
We tried it on our home wifi router — without fully wrapping it, just covering the sides — and it completely blocked the EMFs between the router and the meter.
But when we placed the blanket on the footwell of the Tesla, the readings didn't change. It's likely that the EMFs are going around the blanket somehow. :(
It's really frustrating... and because of this, we're likely not to get the car anymore.
Please let me know if you have any ideas I can try, to "fix/alleviate" the EMFs exposure in the car.
Before you reply with a non-constructive answer or by making fun:
1) Yes, I am already aware that devices like the fridge, phone, microwave, etc., emit radiation.
However, I'm not sitting next to these devices continuously for hours.
I don't own a microwave, I always use the speaker when talking on the phone, and I don't keep the phone in my pocket. (And yes, I'm 100% happy living this way.)
2) I understand that Tesla may comply with regulations and that the cars wouldn't be allowed if they exceeded a certain radiation threshold.
However, tobacco and junk food are also allowed despite the health risks they pose when consumed excessively.
So, that argument doesn't hold much weight for me.
3) I'm not interested in responses that claim "there's no evidence," etc. There are plenty of studies demonstrating the risks to human health.
3) With this post, I'm simply looking for ideas on how to reduce EMF exposure.
Thanks!
** The unit is "mG" (milligauss), and the range is between 0 and 100. What TriField (the brand of the device I'm using) says is that, to be safe (when sitting on it for hours), it should be less than 5mG. I use the "MAG" reading, not "ELEC".
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