[ReturnOfTheMack]

I'm not sure how I feel about this, but Ford is going to give the Mach-E fake engine noise when accelerating.

Apparently what happens is Depending on which drive mode you’re in, pressing the throttle delivers a subtle-yet-noticeable growl both inside and outside the car. It’s loudest in Unbridled mode – the liveliest drive setting for the Mach-E – and it’s completely quiet in Whisper mode as one would expect.

What’s interesting here is that the sound isn’t just a straight V8 tone. As explained by Ford’s Dave Pericak at the media preview, there’s a sci-fi element that draws inspiration from movies like Blade Runner and Batman, because who doesn’t want a car that sounds like the Batmobile? Apparently, Ford spent considerable time research trying to develop just the right “Mustang” sound for the Mach-E that wasn’t just a straight V8 burble. Because you know, that would just be tacky, right?

Hopefully the noise isn't too ridiculous and doesn't sound like a V8. Normally I don't like when cars add fake noise, but on the other hand I do like the noise that Porsche gave the Taycan.

 

[theothertom]

Europe has a law that EV's must emit a sound so that pedestrians can hear them coming. The US is considering a similar law. I guess the automakers get to pick the sound.....

New law requires electric vehicles to make noise at slow speeds

Electric vehicles are quiet — and that can be deadly for pedestrians.

futurism.com

 

[BoltPride]

Took fuse out of my Bolt noise circuit.
Sin problema

 

[ReturnOfTheMack]

Europe has a law that EV's must emit a sound so that pedestrians can hear them coming. The US is considering a similar law. I guess the automakers get to pick the sound.....

New law requires electric vehicles to make noise at slow speeds

Electric vehicles are quiet — and that can be deadly for pedestrians.

futurism.com

I guess so, as long as it reaches a certain noise level I guess it doesn't matter what sound it makes.

 

[Cowherd.J]

Here's a video of the Mach-E where you can hear the Mach-E's fake engine noise.

 

[ReturnOfTheMack]

Here's a video of the Mach-E where you can hear the Mach-E's fake engine noise.

It's a real interesting sound choice, I'll probably get used to it but it's going to take a bit.

 

[TheSteelRider]

Supposedly there are 3 modes, whisper, something, and banging loud (made that last one up). I assume if you don't like it, set it to whisper

 

[ReturnOfTheMack]

Supposedly there are 3 modes, whisper, something, and banging loud (made that last one up). I assume if you don't like it, set it to whisper

Yeah I think that will be the setting I use first lol. In the video I think they say that there's "whsiper," "engage," and "unbridled" modes.

 

[sbarr]

Hopefully there will be some way to override this feature. I thought one of the benefits of EVs is that you didn't have to listen to engine noises?

 

[ReturnOfTheMack]

Hopefully there will be some way to override this feature. I thought one of the benefits of EVs is that you didn't have to listen to engine noises?

I hope so too, but there are certain legal requirements for vehicle noise so I don't know how that will affect this engine noise Ford is using.

From September 2020, the United States will require all fully electric vehicles and hybrids operating in electric-only mode to make a sound at speeds below 18.6 m.p.h. While that window might seem overly precise — why not 19? — the number is based on research showing that the electric motor and tires make enough noise at speeds above that value to alert pedestrians in time to avoid a mishap.

Why Quiet Cars Are Getting Louder (Published 2019)

All electric vehicles in the U.S. will soon be required to make warning sounds so pedestrians can hear them coming.

www.nytimes.com

 

[mustangteddy]

It's quite subtle if you haven't heard it in the driving demonstrations. O think it's a plus my wife can't stand to drive our Soul EV for the lack of noise. It gives her a little more confidence in merging situations I think

 

[ReturnOfTheMack]

It's quite subtle if you haven't heard it in the driving demonstrations. O think it's a plus my wife can't stand to drive our Soul EV for the lack of noise. It gives her a little more confidence in merging situations I think

Hmm, I didn't think about it like that, that's a very good point. Have you been to the driving demonstrations @mustangteddy?

 

[mustangteddy]

I'm on the east coast so there hasn't been anything close. There is a video from one of the EV media outlets posted a video to YouTube which let's you hear it

 

[ReturnOfTheMack]

I'm on the east coast so there hasn't been anything close. There is a video from one of the EV media outlets posted a video to YouTube which let's you hear it

Yeah I haven't been close to an event either, hopefully Ford starts ramping up the appearances.

 

[jeffdawgfan]

I prefer the subdued whine of the electric drive train. We have had a Chevy Bolt and now a Nissan Leaf Plus. The quiet acceleration is what is nice about the electric car.

 

[mustangteddy]

I'll say it's always nice to have the option either way

 

[mustangteddy]

Yeah I haven't been close to an event either, hopefully Ford starts ramping up the appearances.

I can see the coasts and the usual auto shows. Alot of money to try to get the miles everywhere in the country.

 

[mustangteddy]

I prefer the subdued whine of the electric drive train. We have had a Chevy Bolt and now a Nissan Leaf Plus. The quiet acceleration is what is nice about the electric car.

I'm all for having options.