Yes, there are different ways to measure, with a few different ones usually included in the meters. On every different setting of the gauge I used, every ICE I tested was higher than every BEV I tested.
I strongly suspect that the people spreading misinformation are simply assuming BEVs have more EMF because they're fully powered by electricity.
2013-19 Fiat 500e (they're mechanically & electrically identical)
High EMF:
2019 Subaru WRX*
2018 Range Rover Evoque* ("crazy high")
2013 F150 FX4
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (earlier I thought it was a Tucson)
2011 Mazda CX9* ("reads 18")
*
Measured while driving, 2 days ago, by my friend's sister with her new EMF gauge. She's selling the CX9 to get the Tesla Y, hence the actual numbers for those two. She is understandably wondering why the HECK so many people are spewing lies about this online!
HER late-model spark-ignition GAS stove was also "crazy high" like my friend's. Also high: Her hair-dryer & toothbrush! Her WiFi is only high within a couple feet.
The rest of the cars were tested by me in late 2016 (when my Santa Fe friend leased the eGolf) & in 2019 (when my '16 500e friend got the T3).
I'm not an expert in this, but I know from what I studied at the Institute of BauBiology that there are different ways to measure different kinds of fields.
Before we accuse people of "lying" it might be good to get an expert's opinion.
There's a pretty good vid if you click here. I watched it at 1.75 speed using the little "gear" icon.
EMF drops VERY rapidly with distance, so Aptera's distant wheel motors likely mean less EMF at the driver's seat.
I am a little concerned about EMF, but not as much as 2 of my friends, one of whom got a meter to check everything. We measured where it matters most, at our body & head positions. My Fiat 500e BEV has less EMF than my cell phone, or my friend's late-model Ford F150. I believe EMF is higher with higher voltage, & EVs are only about 400V, but a gas car's ignition is 20,000V or more.
While charging, there was less EMF in the driver's seat than sitting outside by the charger.
Things that were even more surprising:
- Most of the EMF in my BEV is when the headlights are on. F150 was also highest with headlights.
- Medium-old microwave was VERY high even when turned off (just plugged in). I added a power-strip to turn mine off when not in use.
- Late-model GAS stove was very high, even when off, likely also due to high-voltage ignition in "ready" mode.
@marinalenney You're welcome. In fact, please revive this thread periodically:
My best friend's sister is getting a Tesla Y & she just asked me about BEV EMF. I told her the same thing I wrote above, but she ordered her own meter just to make sure. She will test her own family's ice cars & her sister's Tesla 3 & report back to me.
Her sister reminded me that we also checked a gas Hyundai (Tucson, I think) & an eGolf. Spoiler alert: The Golf BEV has less EMF. I told her:
"If you're concerned about EMF, you should replace your ice car with a BEV!"
How is EMF a drawback? We've been saturated with RF energy since we were born.
You may be right, because that was my assumption.....glad to hear that I may be wrong about that!
Yes, there are different ways to measure, with a few different ones usually included in the meters. On every different setting of the gauge I used, every ICE I tested was higher than every BEV I tested.
I strongly suspect that the people spreading misinformation are simply assuming BEVs have more EMF because they're fully powered by electricity.
BEVs have LESS EMF than gas cars!
Low EMF:
2021 Tesla Y AWD* ("reads 4")
2019 Tesla 3 RWD
2016 eGolf
2013-19 Fiat 500e (they're mechanically & electrically identical)
High EMF:
2019 Subaru WRX*
2018 Range Rover Evoque* ("crazy high")
2013 F150 FX4
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (earlier I thought it was a Tucson)
2011 Mazda CX9* ("reads 18")
*
Measured while driving, 2 days ago, by my friend's sister with her new EMF gauge. She's selling the CX9 to get the Tesla Y, hence the actual numbers for those two. She is understandably wondering why the HECK so many people are spewing lies about this online!
HER late-model spark-ignition GAS stove was also "crazy high" like my friend's. Also high: Her hair-dryer & toothbrush! Her WiFi is only high within a couple feet.
The rest of the cars were tested by me in late 2016 (when my Santa Fe friend leased the eGolf) & in 2019 (when my '16 500e friend got the T3).
There's a pretty good vid if you click here. I watched it at 1.75 speed using the little "gear" icon.
EMF drops VERY rapidly with distance, so Aptera's distant wheel motors likely mean less EMF at the driver's seat.
I am a little concerned about EMF, but not as much as 2 of my friends, one of whom got a meter to check everything. We measured where it matters most, at our body & head positions. My Fiat 500e BEV has less EMF than my cell phone, or my friend's late-model Ford F150. I believe EMF is higher with higher voltage, & EVs are only about 400V, but a gas car's ignition is 20,000V or more.
While charging, there was less EMF in the driver's seat than sitting outside by the charger.
Things that were even more surprising:
- Most of the EMF in my BEV is when the headlights are on. F150 was also highest with headlights.
- Medium-old microwave was VERY high even when turned off (just plugged in). I added a power-strip to turn mine off when not in use.
- Late-model GAS stove was very high, even when off, likely also due to high-voltage ignition in "ready" mode.
I'm sure they have, because the FCC demands it to prevent radio interference.