Electric cars have to make noise on purpose because otherwise it would be a silent car. And most of these noises are are weird futuristic WEEEE-00000 UFO sounds. Therefore I posit that we should be able to change the noises our electric cars make

EDIT: These suggestions are Top-Notch! Keep em coming!

  • Zahille7
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    1 month ago

    Have you never been near a modern EV/luxury vehicle?

    Most cars made within the last couple years have started adding some sort of backup sound. Teslas make a weird angelic “AHHHH” sound, and I’ve seen/heard other cars with similar features.

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      The only EVs that I’ve encountered (and knew they were EVs) are delivery vans. Other than those and other commercial/industrial vehicles, I’ve never heard a backup siren.

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        The ones I’ve heard on personal EVs (and hybrids) are nowhere near a siren. They’re quieter and a steady tone/sound. I’m struggling to remember which are low speed forward sounds and which are reverse sounds because they’re similar.

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          It was kinda strange visiting family in San Diego earlier this year and hearing all the cars drive by with their “oohs” and “ahhs”