A common reason that people are shocked by their cars isstatic electricity.
Static electricity is generated when an electrical charge builds up in one substance due to rubbing against another material.
In the case of the feet-shuffling trick, the two materials are carpeting and your feet.
What Creates Static in Your Car?
Certain fabrics and some types of seat coverings are more likely than others to generate static electricity.
There is a kernel of truth in the old urban legend about static electricity igniting gas fumes.
There are three ways to prevent static shock when getting in or out of a car.
Find a compatible product and test it on a small, discreet area first.
Antistatic sprays create a barrier between the surface of the seat and your clothes.
Since there’s no charge, you never get zapped.
Install a Static Strap
Another way people deal with this issue is to install a static strap.
These products are straps that bolt to the frame or some metal component of your vehicle’s undercarriage.
When properly installed, the strap hangs down and contacts the ground beneath the vehicle.
They typically include a display or light that flashes when static electricity is discharged through it.
If you insert yourself into the equation, you’re likely to get shocked.
Hybrid and electric vehicles typically use higher voltage electrical systems than conventional cars and trucks.
