The vehicle electrification produces a rather particular sound when the engine is switched on, totally different from a gasoline-powered power unit. However, years of work by Porsche have paid off after the revelation of the official noise emitted by the Taycan, one of the brand’s most popular electric models.
The Germans adopted the sound section among the important elements of the car. Car lovers contemplate noise as an important factor that influences the selection of a specific model for subsequent purchase. “No other manufacturer has been more concerned than Porsche with sound to the interior and also to the exterior,” says Tobias Hillers, head of active sound design.
Beyond an aesthetic issue, the emission of characteristic sounds by electrified vehicles is strictly necessary from a safety point of view. Pedestrians being able to hear when a car is approaching is of utmost importance to avoid accidents, as being electric does not diminish the power, speed and acceleration force.
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The obligation to comply with traffic regulations, adding to the fact of wanting to be pioneers in this department has led Porsche to develop a totally unique sound from natural elements of the Taycan itself as the noise it makes when rolling, turn on and start the electric motor, offering a real sound stimulus.
“The sound has to fit the vehicle and be authentic. We take the components that sound really nice. Then we filter out the less nice sounds. We have to remove everything that sounds like a dentist’s drill or a streetcar.
“The sound has to fit the vehicle and be authentic. We take the components that sound really nice. Then we filter out the less nice sounds. You have to remove everything that sounds like a dentist’s drill or streetcar. To get the right feel, you need the right sound,” Hillers concluded.
Written by | Ronald Ortega
