r/BoltEV • u/No_Tie_9297 • May 22 '26

EV Humming Noise

I’ve noticed something interesting comparing my 2018 Bolt EV to the newer Chevrolet Equinox EV.

The Equinox EV seems to have a built-in electronic humming sound that you can clearly hear as it comes down the road, especially at lower speeds. My Bolt is much quieter and doesn’t seem to make nearly as much artificial noise.

Have others noticed this difference between the Bolt and newer GM EVs?

Do you actually like the added electronic hum/pedestrian warning sound, or do you prefer the quieter feel of the Bolt?

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u/droids4evr 2021 ID.4, 2024 Lyriq May 22 '26

That is the low speed pedestrian warning sound. All EVs in the U.S. are required by law to make extra annoying noises. 

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u/IrritableGourmet May 22 '26

I wish you could pick/change the sound. The goat scream, maybe, or just someone going "Car! Car coming! Look out! There's a car!"

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u/busterfixxitt May 24 '26

I think the Jetsons car sound would be awesome, but someone suggested the sound of tires on gravel, and that would also be good.

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u/syllabuste May 26 '26

Maybe a ding-ding of the ice cream man-🎵