BMW, an iconic German car manufacturer, has been making electric vehicles (EVs) since the early 2020s. In recent months, however, some Tesla drivers have reported that their BMW EVs aren’t emitting their standard pedestrian warning sounds. This has caused concern among some drivers, as well as among walkers, who are wondering if the BMW EVs are safe to be around.
The warning sound that EVs are required to emit is meant to indicate to pedestrians that the car is approaching, in order to help them safely cross in front of the vehicle. By law, BMW electric vehicles are required to emit an acoustic sound that meets specific requirements as set out by the European Union (EU).
However, recent reports by some BMW EV owners suggest that their car doesn’t make an audible warning when the car is in motion. This has raised some questions about why BMW is not complying with the EU’s regulations regarding an audible warning for EVs.
So far, BMW has not released an official statement regarding the issue. However, some experts suspect that the company may be using a software update to disable the warning sound in order to avoid overcrowding the increasingly busy streets with too many warning sounds.
It is important to note that the problem of silent EVs isn’t limited to just BMW. In fact, a number of other automakers, including Ford, VW, and Volvo, are facing similar complaints from their owners.
It is vital for BMW to ensure its EVs are emitting the legally required acoustic sound, both for the safety of pedestrians as well as for its customers’ peace of mind. Currently, there is no timeline as to when BMW may address the issue, but we can only hope that a solution is found soon.