Electric vehicles like Tesla have become very common today, but this does not mean that they are immune to misinformation campaigns. One of these points of FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) relates to EVs’ alleged electromagnetic radiation, which is supposedly a potential heath risk.

As per the China Automotive Research Institute, however, Teslas are not just safe from electromagnetic radiation—they are actually some of the safest vehicles in the market when it comes to radiation protection.

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y’s Results

As per Tesla China VP Grace Tao in a post on Weibo, the idea that electric vehicles expose occupants to electromagnetic radiation is a product of misinformation. As per the Tesla executive, the Model 3’s magnetic field strength near the driver and passenger’s head in the cabin only reaches 0.08-1.30μT, which is far lower than the magnetic field one would be exposed to if they use a conventional electric blanket. 

“Taking Model 3 as an example, the magnetic field strength near the driver and passenger’s head in the car is only 0.08-1.30μT. In most cases, the magnetic field strength of an electric blanket close to the body is about 10-50μT, which is tens or even hundreds of times the strength inside a Tesla car, so car owners can rest assured,” Tao wrote in her post.

Beyond Standards

The Tesla VP added that the electromagnetic radiation values of Tesla’s vehicles are far lower than national and World Health Organization standards. During tests from the China Automotive Research Institute, the Model 3 and Model Y received five-star ratings of 100 and 98.6 points, which were notably better than combustion-powered cars and other electric vehicles that were tested in the same batch.

Tao explained how Tesla was able to achieve these scores below:

“How did Tesla do it? First of all, our centralized electronic and electrical architecture reduces the number of wiring harnesses a lot, and shielded cables are added, blocking 99.9% of the electromagnetic field energy. In addition, the network transmission antenna is installed outside the car, and the power of the Bluetooth transmitter is only a few milliwatts, so even if the people in the car are equipped with pacemakers, they will not be interfered with,” the Tesla VP wrote.

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Starlink launched in Somalia with government approval, expanding its global reach despite some Elon Musk backlash.

Over the weekend, Elon Musk announced that SpaceX’s Starlink internet service went live in Somalia after a Somalian government official confirmed the company secured an operating license. The rollout marks a milestone for internet access in a nation hungry for better service.

According to Reuters, Mustafa Yasiin, Somalia’s director of communication in the telecommunications ministry, detailed the two-and-a-half-year negotiation process with SpaceX for Starlink connectivity.

“We have been in talks with this company (Starlink) for a period of two and half years. We gave them the license today,” Yasiin said in a video on SONNA’s Facebook page. We hope Starlink will increase the quality of the existing internet in Somalia and will make the internet service reach more remote areas.”

Somalia’s internet landscape is often plagued by spotty coverage and high costs. As such, the country stands to gain from Starlink’s low-latency, high-speed offering. The satellite constellation targets remote regions that traditional providers usually skip. Yasiin’s optimism reflects Somalia’s push to bridge its digital divide, where only a fraction of the population enjoys reliable connectivity.

SpaceX’s entry follows a pattern of global expansion, with recent licenses in Brazil and elsewhere unlocking new markets. Somalia’s approval aligns with its telecom reforms, which aim to lure foreign players while boosting competition. Local providers like Hormuud Telecom may feel pressure as Starlink delivers services that ground infrastructure lag behind.

The license news underscores Musk’s knack for tapping underserved regions. However, challenges with Starlink, like affordability and local logistics, remain. Starlink’s Somalia debut could reshape how rural communities access education, commerce, and communication, mirroring its impact in other frontier markets. As SpaceX scales its constellation, the Somalia launch signals a broader ambition to blanket the globe, even as rivals like Amazon’s Kuiper eye similar orbits.

Recent data has shown that Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 remained the top-selling electric vehicle (EV) models in the U.S. in the first quarter, despite a decline in overall sales in the market.

As detailed in the latest Kelley Blue Book EV sales report, shared by Cox Automotive on Thursday, Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 outsold the next several models combined during the first quarter, while the Cybertruck was the tenth best-selling EV overall.

Tesla sold 64,051 Model Y units, representing a 33.8 percent drop year over year, along with selling 52,520 Model 3 units, marking a 70.3 percent increase year over year, to outpace the next several models combined. The Tesla Cybertruck sold 6,406 units, while the Model S and X sold 1,280 and 3,843 units, respectively.

Tesla also launched a new version of the Model Y in the first quarter, likely explaining at least a part of the decline, though the brand also faces continued pressure from the public, as many have targeted stores and vehicles in protesting Elon Musk and the Trump administration.

Meanwhile, the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Chevy Equinox EV, and the Honda Prologue followed and made up the rest of the top five, with 11,607, 10,329, and 9,561 units sold, respectively. A number of models were also introduced to the market last year, such as the Porsche Macan, the VW ID.Buzz, and Volvo’s EX30 and EX90 models. Honda and Acura also added over 14,000 EVs to U.S. roads, marking an increase from having no products in Q1 2024.

Additionally, many models such as the Chevy Equinox EV, the Honda Prologue, and the VW ID.4 all climbed in the rankings from the full-year 2024 EV sales list, and it will be interesting to see how these and other emerging models hold as the year rolls on.

Cox also points out that Tesla’s overall sales were down 8.6 percent from last year’s first quarter, while General Motors (GM) sold over 30,000 EVs across its brands to lead the sector in sales growth.

See the full list of BEVs sold below, as ranked by volume. You can also check out the full Q1 EV sales data from Cox Automotive here, or read the firm’s press release on the report here.

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EV models sold in the U.S. in Q1 2025, ranked by volume

1. Tesla Model Y: 64,051
2. Tesla Model 3: 52,520
3. Ford Mustang Mach-E: 11,607
4. Chevrolet Equinox EV: 10,329
5. Honda Prologue: 9,561
6. Hyundai Ioniq 5: 8,611
7. VW ID.4: 7,663
8. Ford F-150 Lightning: 7,187
9. BMW i4: 7,125
10. Tesla Cybertruck: 6,406
11. Chevrolet Blazer EV: 6,187
12. Toyota BZ4X: 5,610
13. Rivian R1S: 5,357
14. Cadillac Lyriq: 4,300
15. Acura ZDX: 4,813
16. Nissan Ariya: 4,148
17. Tesla Model X: 3,843
18. Ford E-Transit and Kia EV9 (tied): 3,756
19. Kia EV6: 3,738
20. BMW iX: 3,626
21. GMC Hummer Truck/SUV: 3,479
22. Porsche Macan: 3,339
23. Hyundai Ioniq 6: 3,318
24. Audi Q6 e-tron: 3,246
25. Subaru Solterra: 3,131
26. Chevrolet Silverado: 2,383
27. Jeep Wagoneer EV: 2,595
28. Nissan Leaf: 2,323
29. Dodge Charger EV: 1,947
30. Rivian R1T: 1,727
31. Cadillac Escalade EV: 1,956
32. VW ID.Buzz: 1,901
33. BMW i5: 1,899
34. Audi Q4 e-tron: 1,874
35. Mercedes EQB: 1,622
36. Cadillac Optiq: 1,716
37. Rivian EDV500/700: 1,469
38. Lexus RZ: 1,453
39. Tesla Model S: 1,280
40. GMC Sierra EV: 1,249
41. Volvo EX30: 1,185
42. Kia Niro: 1,162
43. Porsche Taycan: 1,019
44. Volvo EX90: 1,000
45. Hyundai Kona EV: 914
46. BMW i7: 888
47. Mercedes EQE: 742
48. Genesis GV60: 733
49. Genesis GV70: 712
50. Mini Countryman: 693
51. Mercedes EQE: 742
52. Audi Q8 e-tron: 535
53. Mercedes G-Class and EQS (tied): 509
54. Jaguar I-Pace: 381
55. Volvo C40: 315
56. Chevrolet Brightdrop 400/600: 274
57. Audi e-tron: 250
58. Volvo XC40: 218
59. Mercedes E-Sprinter: 90
60. Genesis G80: 51
61. Chevrolet Bolt: 13
62. Mini Cooper: 3

*Additional EV Models: 5,930

*The additional EV models category is likely made up of low-volume, luxury, and niche EV makers, such as those from Lucid and Polestar. However, at the time of writing, Cox Automotive has not yet responded to Teslarati’s request for comment on which vehicles were excluded.

Top 10 EV sellers by brand in the U.S. in Q1 2025

1. Tesla: 128,100
2. Ford: 22,500
3. Chevrolet: 19,186
4. BMW:13,538
5. Hyundai: 12,843
6. VW: 9,564
7. Honda: 9,561
8. Kia: 8,656
9. Rivian: 8,553
10. Cadillac: 7,972

These were the best-selling EV brands in the U.S. in Q1