These Musicians Should Make EV Sounds, According To Our Readers

The Story

Hopefully more automakers will turn to actual musicians to create their EV sounds. Here’s what’s happening:

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Too often, we’re stuck with EV sounds that are truly garbage. Once in a while though, an automaker gets it right, and that’s usually because the company reached out to an actual musician to make something good. Turns out, people who are good at making sounds your ears like are also good at making sounds your…

In other words, that’s why, earlier this week, I asked you all for the musicians you think should make EV sounds. BMW has Hans Zimmer on lock already, and Bentley’s gone with something more orchestral, but that leaves thousands of artists out there ready and able to make the sound of your next car. Do you want esteemed film composers…

That is — trent Reznor, no one makes aggressive electronic music like he does. The last tron movie was real bad, but the soundtrack was awesome.

To put it simply, i genuinely almost picked Trent myself, but I didn’t want to take such an objectively correct answer from people.

Breaking this down, i’d like my EV to have a speed-dependent sound track… like playing the Jaws theme at low, parking lot speeds and then transitioning to Ride of the Valkyries at highway velocity.

Now, iggy Pop. I want the drum setup for Lust for Life as my personal theme song.

Why It Matters

This story resonates because it marks a notable moment for the industry. Industry watchers often read such moves as signals — for the general landscape this could suggest a shift toward younger, digitised audiences.

CarMotion Daily’s Take

Our read: These Musicians Should Make EV Sounds, According To Our Readers is more than a headline — it indicates a deliberate move from the parties involved’s playbook. Watch the next 60 days for follow-through.