D owners - Can you hear both motors whirr upon acceleration?

I can hear both in my D. The pitch is the same, but the front one is closer to our ears and seems less insulated, so I can hear it more, especially on deceleration. For comparison, go drive an S60 or S85. I test drove an S85 and it's definitely quieter.

That said, I don't think my mission is to have a soundless car. I think the sound of electric whirr is integral to the EV experience. Hearing increasing volume of a warp-drive sounding thing as you apply power to your spaceship is very satisfying.

- K

Having owned both an RWD and a D, I can definitely make out the distant whirr/whisper of the front. It's very subtle. I like the sound.

Kendrick said:

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That said, I don't think my mission is to have a soundless car. I think the sound of electric whirr is integral to the EV experience. Hearing increasing volume of a warp-drive sounding thing as you apply power to your spaceship is very satisfying.

- K

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Love it

Brand new 85D........I can only hear a slight whirr if the radio is not on.

Tdriver said:

Brand new 85D........I can only hear a slight whirr if the radio is not on.

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That's my wife's answer to everything. If you hear something rattling, just turn up the radio! She drives a Jeep Wrangler without doors . . .

Tdriver said:

Brand new 85D........I can only hear a slight whirr if the radio is not on.

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Yep, I can hear the same thing.... only when the car is very quiet.

Same here! Mostly the front, though. One of the most beautiful sounds in the world to my ears

I definitely hear them both. It works better for listening if you mash the pedal really fast.

I hear the whirr but I can't say for sure where it's coming from. It's only really noticeable if I have the radio off or if I really get on the accelerator. It sounds like how cars from the future sound in the movies and I actually enjoy it!

I traded in my previous Model S for the P85D and I can definitely hear the whir from the front and rear on the D. It's most noticeable when the radio is off.

Same here. Faint. When punching it a sound like going to warp!
Telsa: don't change a thing...

I can only hear the front motor. Back seat passengers have said they can only hear the rear.

EarlyAdopter said:

I can only hear the front motor. Back seat passengers have said they can only hear the rear.

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Same here (hear!). I enjoy the sound. My next door neighbor has a Cobra....man that thing is LOUD!....I had him drive the D two weekends ago...he loved the sound....Probably he could actually hear his thoughts for the first time ever.

I hear a very light whine up to about 50 mph under acceleration them nothing until 130mph, then a definite audible hum. I think both are from front? not sure.