I think the requirements are only at low speeds and are focused on what you hear outside the car. Lots of ev manufacturers also add sounds intended for the driver (and passengers) that “sound cool” and give some feedback about speed or acceleration. I’m pretty sure those sounds are optional, and on some cars are an option provided for a price.
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Gotcha ya. Interior wise I’ll hope for silence. Then whatever sound system is selected will sound that much better
Cant wait to go off-roading with no engine noise and just listening to the tires rolling over the rocks. Seems like it would be a pretty cool experience.
Please don't add fake noises. I get the regulatory requirements, but beyond that....please no. The sound of the electric motors is enough.....anything else just comes across as silly. Dodge became a laughing stock for this very reason.
For the record....I don't like it when ICE cars pump fake sound either.
Interestingly enough.....a lot of ICE cars are getting more and more quiet. Some are nearly silent. I wonder when NHTSA is going to mandate gas cars make some noise too.
For the record....I don't like it when ICE cars pump fake sound either.
Interestingly enough.....a lot of ICE cars are getting more and more quiet. Some are nearly silent. I wonder when NHTSA is going to mandate gas cars make some noise too.
I’d prefer no artificial sound at all. The new GM EVs have a terrible and ridiculously loud fake noise they make. If there is a sound I’d like the option of turning it off or at least put it on its own circuit so I can pull the fuse. Fake EV noises are the worst and are not at all necessary.
EVs motors have their own cool unique sound. You don’t need a fake sound.
EVs motors have their own cool unique sound. You don’t need a fake sound.
I was already seriously considering the external speaker disconnect on my last EV. Fortunately for me it never started making artificial noises other than when in reverse so I never needed to. I figure if you're going to own an EV.....own the fact that it's quiet and don't try to make it sound like something to try to appeal to a certain demographic. I love a great sounding sports car like most car guys.....but sound for the sake of sound is nothing more than the Sonic Illusion of Speed. For ICE cars.....that usually means the car has to sound fast because the reality is the exact opposite!
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