dizziness or nausea from driving Model S

[DjiM]

I did for the first 10 days or so, then it went away. As others have mentioned I suspect it was due to adapting to the regenerative breaking and "one pedal" driving.

Completely true. I had the same issue of getting slightly nauseous due to the regen.
Funny thing is that I get the same effect now whenever I drive any other car (e.g. my Prius) due to my brain expecting something different when I release the pedal.
I also get a funny feeling in my stomach when the Tesla regenerative braking is not available (cold or 100% charge) as well.

So yes it happens. Give your brain some time to adapt

 

[oalvarez]

test drove both a 90D and P90DL over the weekend....the 0-60 launch tests resulted in temporary nausea immediately thereafter. the torque really surprised me.

 

[Haartj]

Makes me sick and kills my back. sorry I bought. gave to husband.

 

[Btr_ftw]

Makes me sick and kills my back. sorry I bought. gave to husband.

did you test drive it first?

either way lucky guy

 

[mbhforum]

On my test drive a few weeks ago, my wife sat in the back seat as I floored it on a 75D. She came away nauseous and as I pick up my CPO 85D next week, I am a little nervous she will continue to be nauseous. I hope it's just because I floored it which I can easily avoid doing with her in the car.

 

[AMPd]

On my test drive a few weeks ago, my wife sat in the back seat as I floored it on a 75D. She came away nauseous and as I pick up my CPO 85D next week, I am a little nervous she will continue to be nauseous. I hope it's just because I floored it which I can easily avoid doing with her in the car.

Sometimes back seats make things worse as far as motion sickness, someone once got sick while I was giving them a test ride in my P90D, they told me it's the feeling of motion without the sound of an engine that's making them sick.
Moved them to the front seat and they were much better there.

 

[scottm]

Makes me sick and kills my back. sorry I bought. gave to husband.

I'm calling bullsh*t

.. not in the mood for this ... life's too short and you just wasted a bit of it

hit me on a better day next time, troll

or just evaporate

 

[msnow]

On my test drive a few weeks ago, my wife sat in the back seat as I floored it on a 75D. She came away nauseous and as I pick up my CPO 85D next week, I am a little nervous she will continue to be nauseous. I hope it's just because I floored it which I can easily avoid doing with her in the car.

It's not uncommon. The regen also makes some passengers and my dog sick.

 

[wesley888]

Yea, the regen is a bit strong for some people. I'm sure you've experience some new driver hitting the brake too hard. That would make one nauseous.

 

[TMobe]

My first test drive the Tesla rep took the passenger seat and my girlfriend took the back seat. She said she was feeling sick in the back. I figured it was my driving being unfamiliar with the car. Once she tried the front seat and I get used to the car, no more issues. They only other time was when I had a new P100DL for a 24 test drive. Doing the launch feature ....well on the 3rd time both myself as the driver and the front passenger were ill lol (we don't normally get car sick)

 

[zer0cool]

It happened to me in the first couple days after getting the car. It's due to abrupt +- accelerations. However as I got used to the car and drove more smoothly, it went away completely.

Overall it's easier to get motion sickness with an EV due to abrupt acceleration.

 

[mbhforum]

Does anyone have any issues with their small children getting sick in the back seat? My son is 4 and daughter 2 and I'm a little concerned they will be. They have never given any signs of motion sickness but they are young and the opportunities haven't been there.

 

[msnow]

Does anyone have any issues with their small children getting sick in the back seat? My son is 4 and daughter 2 and I'm a little concerned they will be. They have never given any signs of motion sickness but they are young and the opportunities haven't been there.

I'd work into it by not acellerating real fast and feathering release of the go pedal to reduce the sensory impact of regen braking. People can get used to it but if there first experience is sickness it's hard to get used to. Same for pets.

 

[Deans]

Does anyone have any issues with their small children getting sick in the back seat? My son is 4 and daughter 2 and I'm a little concerned they will be. They have never given any signs of motion sickness but they are young and the opportunities haven't been there.

Mine are 4 and 2 and they have not had any issues. They love it when I goose it a bit.

 

[Garlan Garner]

I get nausea in my S85 after flooring a few times & I'm still under 50 & not the "delicate type", so a P85 or above was a complete waist, its been explained g-forces or blood flow with our eyes or in our brains are the cuase.

Ahhhhh...I can't wait to be sick. Its gonna be great.

 

[Garlan Garner]

did you test drive it first?

either way lucky guy

Off topic. You look like santa. If you are....I've been nice and would love a MS in my stocking.

 

[tdjvfr]

Mine are 4 and 2 and they have not had any issues. They love it when I goose it a bit.

Ah to be young again.

 

[BluestarE3]

Makes me sick and kills my back. sorry I bought. gave to husband.

Lucky husband!

 

[pdxrajiv]

For people who experience nausea in a Model S: Do you experience nausea when riding Roller Coasters?

Lucky me, I only experience exhilaration in both.
(Lucky as in Genetic Lottery)

 

[plankeye]

On my test drive of a P90DL, I loved the acceleration. I don't think it made my wife or kids nauseous either. However, the power did take my wife by surprise as she blurted out "sh1t bricks!" in reaction to a test launch.