A recently concern has emerged over the EMF emissions of hybrids which contain a powerful (AC) electric motor and may subject occupants to unhealthy EMF levels. However Consumer Reports conducted testing and found that in reality conventional cars often have just as high EMF levels (though from a slightly less dangerous DC motor).
Mythbuster: EMF levels in hybrids.
| Vehicle tested | Peak EMF reading at driver’s feet (milligauss) |
| 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | 30 mG |
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid | 14 mG |
| 2008 Subaru Impreza | 6 mG |
| 2006 Toyota Prius (hybrid) | 4 mG |
| 2008 Subaru Legacy | 4 mG |
| 2008 Toyota Prius (hybrid) | 4 mG |
| 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman | 3 mG |
| 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid | 3 mG |
| 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2 mG |
| 2008 Nissan Murano | 1.3 mG |
| 2008 Toyota Sequoia | 1 mG |
| 2007 Chevrolet Suburban | 0.8 mG |
| 2008 Toyota Highlander | 0.5 mG |