[vdr]

Just took delivery of my '19 Roadster and I'm hearing a very noticible electrical whine that varies according to acceleration. It happens in all drive modes and sounds exactly like the whine you get from an improperly installed car stereo system that isn't grounded.

This is my first hybrid so perhaps it's indicative of the electric motor but I'm wondering if it isn't normal. Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[///M4Convert]

Originally Posted by vdr

Just took delivery of my '19 Roadster and I'm hearing a very noticible electrical whine that varies according to acceleration. It happens in all drive modes and sounds exactly like the whine you get from an improperly installed car stereo system that isn't grounded.

This is my first hybrid so perhaps it's indicative of the electric motor but I'm wondering if it isn't normal. Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Hello, I have a 2019 i8 Roadster. It's about 3 months old. I have about 800 miles on it. I don't hear anything like that on mine. Where do you live? Maybe your close we can meet up and check it out?

[i8_2018]

There is a whine and it increases with acceleration. This is the spaceship sound and it does not sound like a poorly grounded speaker..

[vdr]

Originally Posted by i8_2018

There is a whine and it increases with acceleration. This is the spaceship sound and it does not sound like a poorly grounded speaker..

No idea what your're referring to in regards to a "space ship sound". This is a pronounced electrical hum/whine that's even there when the car idles but increases in pitch upon acceleration.

[vdr]

Originally Posted by ///M4Convert

Hello, I have a 2019 i8 Roadster. It's about 3 months old. I have about 800 miles on it. I don't hear anything like that on mine. Where do you live? Maybe your close we can meet up and check it out?

Thanks for the feedback. I'm in NY

[JasH]

It's normal. E motor whines when accelerating. See my GoPro video, with sound up. Then when at steady speed, you just hear tyre roar plus a bit of wind noise.

(Driving into McLaren's HQ btw.)

[vdr]

I really appreciate you taking the time to send this video I'm still unsure, however, if my "whine"is normal; it sounds almost like a bad ground... When I accelerate if gets higher in pitch...

[JasH]

Originally Posted by vdr

I really appreciate you taking the time to send this video I'm still unsure, however, if my "whine"is normal; it sounds almost like a bad ground... When I accelerate if gets higher in pitch...

It is barely audible inside the car, if that helps. But you can definitely hear it if you try and everything is quiet (e-drive in a quiet environment), and only whilst accelerating.

It's a pleasant sound though.

That recording is with the camera outside the car.

[fbuzila]

Originally Posted by JasH

It is barely audible inside the car, if that helps. But you can definitely hear it if you try and everything is quiet (e-drive in a quiet environment), and only whilst accelerating.

It's a pleasant sound though.

That recording is with the camera outside the car.

I personally love the electric sound. Sometimes I turn off the radio and switch to full electric just to enjoy it...

[JasH]

Indeed

Originally Posted by JasH

It's a pleasant sound though.