G80 e high pitched humming sound

[Nhey]

I’m new to electric cars. I’ve noticed that my 2023 G80 electrified has a high pitch humming type sound quite noticeable at slow speeds. Is this normal?

 

[Nhey]

I noticed that the humming sound occurs at speeds up to 25 mph but above that it goes away. Therefore, I believe that this sound is meant to be a warning signal for pedestrians.

 

[joegr]

I noticed that the humming sound occurs at speeds up to 25 mph but above that it goes away. Therefore, I believe that this sound is meant to be a warning signal for pedestrians.

They wouldn't use high pitch for a warning sound since high frequency hearing fails off very noticeably with age. It is probably coming from the DC-to-AC inverter for the motor. It would be unintentional, but unavoidable for the most part.

 

[Lmellner]

I just took delivery of mine last week and I noticed it once I pulled in the garage. Thought it was just me but glad to hear it’s not an issue with the battery. Had a Tesla previously and not a sound. I can live with the noise. This car puts Tesla to shame except for battery range.

 

[EdP]

I just took delivery of mine last week and I noticed it once I pulled in the garage. Thought it was just me but glad to hear it’s not an issue with the battery. Had a Tesla previously and not a sound. I can live with the noise. This car puts Tesla to shame except for battery range.

You Tesla may be before the requirement

Electric vehicle warning sounds - Wikipedia

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[Lmellner]

You Tesla may be before the requirement

Electric vehicle warning sounds - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

interesting. Appreciate the info. Makes me feel better about it. Still, so in love with this Genesis ev. Not a big Tesla fan. Elon’s batteries and charging network are Tesla’s biggest strengths. We’ll catch up in time. The luxury and drive of this G80 EV is dream compared anything Tesla puts out…except for 0-60 times. So impressed with Genesis!

Thank you again for the link.

Lee

 

[Nhey]

interesting. Appreciate the info. Makes me feel better about it. Still, so in love with this Genesis ev. Not a big Tesla fan. Elon’s batteries and charging network are Tesla’s biggest strengths. We’ll catch up in time. The luxury and drive of this G80 EV is dream compared anything Tesla puts out…except for 0-60 times. So impressed with Genesis!

Thank you again for the link.

Lee

The sound only occurs below 25 mph. i’m convinced it is intentional and meant to be a warning sound for pedestrians.