Electric Cars Full of Radiation, ASEAN NCAP Responds

KatadataOTO – A video has been circulating on social media showing that radiation from electric cars is quite high. The content was spread by the TikTok account @yussamarulli6.

In the post, he uses a black device with "Radiation Detection" written on it. When activated, the device shows a reading of up to 2,500 GHz, which is claimed to be far above the safe limit.

He then attaches a device to reduce the radiation, and the meter then shows a reading of zero.

He explains that the device indeed functions to reduce radiation in vehicles. Thus, it is hoped that human health, especially for EV users, will not be negatively affected.

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“Every active electrical device will emit radiation, and of course, this has been calculated by the manufacturer to ensure it is not harmful to health. The same goes for electric vehicles; there are definitely standards,” he told KatadataOTO.

He also explained that the most effective way to reduce radiation is by covering its source with a special coating.

“For electric vehicles, it could be on the battery casing. But if a device as simple as that can reduce radiation, then it's not a problem as long as it is scientifically proven,” he then said.

The high radiation from electric vehicles is not yet a factor examined by ASEAN NCAP. However, he could consider including it in future testing.

“ASEAN NCAP does not yet have a test protocol for electric vehicle radiation. However, this can be a consideration in the development of the next test protocol,” he concluded.

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It should be noted that electric car sales in Indonesia are on the rise. Based on Gaikindo data, sales from January to July 2025 have reached 42,178 units.

BYD and Denza are said to be the best-selling brands with sales figures of around 22,600 units. Thanks to this, the market share of the manufacturer from China is 53.6 percent.