Tesla's Vice President, Tao Lin, addressed concerns about high radiation levels in electric vehicles, specifically Tesla's Model 3. She clarified that these fears are unfounded, citing that the magnetic field strength near the driver's and passengers' heads is only 0.08–1.30μT. In comparison, an electric blanket emits a magnetic field of 10–50μT, significantly higher than inside a Tesla vehicle.
Tesla's centralized electronic architecture reduces wiring and includes shielded cables that block 99.9% of electromagnetic energy. Tao Lin emphasized that Tesla's electromagnetic radiation levels are well below national and WHO standards. In tests conducted by the China Automotive Technology and Research Center, the Model 3 and Model Y received high safety ratings, outperforming both gasoline and electric vehicles tested.
Concerns over electric vehicle radiation being carcinogenic have been debunked by scientific authorities, including Jiangsu CDC and the Chinese Science Encyclopedia. They confirmed that while electric vehicles do emit radiation, it is within safe limits. The primary sources of electromagnetic radiation in electric vehicles include the battery system, electric motor, and electronic control system. These emissions are minimal and comply with safety standards.
