People have alleged there's a widespread problem with Tesla Cybertrucks making people sick

Tesla Cybertrucks have been controversial since day one, but a new wave of claims is giving the angular EV even more bad press.

Some passengers say the truck isn’t just polarizing to look at, it actually makes them feel physically ill.

While many dismissed the idea as internet trolling or just another jab at Elon Musk’s boldest vehicle yet, the stories kept stacking up.

From Reddit threads to viral TikToks, people alleged that their time inside the Cybertruck left them dizzy, nauseous, or even with nosebleeds.

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Tesla Cybertrucks are not alone

One viral example came from a woman on TikTok, who described feeling sick during a family trip in a rental Cybertruck.

Her explanation wasn’t anything exotic; she blamed the ride for being jerky, saying that it felt like being trapped in a giant golf cart.

What she likely experienced was the result of two defining EV traits: the instant torque that slams passengers forward from a standstill, and the grabby, sometimes unpredictable sensation of regenerative braking.

For longtime EV drivers, these quirks are second nature.

But for those used to gas-powered smoothness, the sensations can feel downright disorienting, making even strong-stomached drivers feel sick.

The phenomenon isn’t unique to Tesla, either.

Reports of EV-induced motion sickness have cropped up across multiple brands, often tied to the same sudden acceleration and regen braking issues.

In fact, back in May 2024, ABC News covered the trend after thousands of new EV buyers complained about feeling unsettled in their cars.

So while the Cybertruck might be the poster child for the problem, it’s hardly alone.

Many theories have been discussed

Still, some critics have gone a step further.

Some reports suggest that Tesla Cybertrucks could be making people sick in more mysterious ways, hinting at everything from battery fumes to electromagnetic waves as culprits.

The theory leans on the controversial condition known as electromagnetic hypersensitivity, or EHS, which some claim can cause headaches and nausea when exposed to electronics.

That idea has long been debated, often compared to the health scares around cellphones in the 1990s.

For now, the most grounded explanation is the simplest one: EVs just drive differently.

If you aren’t used to the snap of instant torque or the deceleration of regen braking, your body might protest.

Unfortunately, given how polarizing the Cybertruck is, it seems to be a lightning road for criticism.

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