Bike bell

[Boatguy]

This is another esoteric problem, but quite simple for Tesla to address.

Ever since my first hybrid, and now a couple of years of EVs, I find myself behind some pedestrians with no way to alert them to my presence. This happened again this week with someone standing in a parking place, looking the other way, and me waiting in the street for them to notice me. An EV is just too quiet!

Using the horn is too rude; it will startle or scare the pedestrian, especially if they are just a a few feet from the car. What I need is one of those simple bike bell sort of sounds, just a simple "ring ring" to get their attention without making them jump.

This shouldn't be put on the steering wheel, I wouldn't want to use it when I needed to use the main horn. It could be in the Controls with the frunk/trunk. Somewhere pretty quick to access.

Does anyone else think this would be a useful addition to their car?

 

[MorrisonHiker]

I know some owners have placed cordless doorbells in the frunk.

It would be nice if Tesla could add a pedestrian/bike noise maker that could be activated on demand (instead of running constantly). The Chevy Volt has such a device:

 

[Max*]

Open your windows and crank the music up.

 

[Boatguy]

I know some owners have placed cordless doorbells in the frunk.

It would be nice if Tesla could add a pedestrian/bike noise maker that could be activated on demand (instead of running constantly). The Chevy Volt has such a device

Yes, Tesla can learn a few things from other manufacturers.

 

[Zaphod]

There was a report in another thread concerning AP 2.0 stuff and rumor was that some leaked schematics showed some kind of pedestrian noise generator added. I'll see if I can find the thread.

edit: added thread link
New Tesla Model S Has 2nd Triple Cam For Autopilot & Pedestrian Noise Unit

 

[Fresh Start Detail]

They could install a hand e-brake lever that locks the rear wheels whereupon you yank on it and squeal the tires as you approach your unsuspecting victim, scaring them stiff! Not that I ever did anything like that as a teen.

 

[Boatguy]

There was a report in another thread concerning AP 2.0 stuff and rumor was that some leaked schematics showed some kind of pedestrian noise generator added. I'll see if I can find the thread.

edit: added thread link
New Tesla Model S Has 2nd Triple Cam For Autopilot & Pedestrian Noise Unit

Glad to know it's on their product map.

But then of course it begs the recurring question: Will there be an upgrade available for my car?

 

[MorrisonHiker]

There was a report in another thread concerning AP 2.0 stuff and rumor was that some leaked schematics showed some kind of pedestrian noise generator added. I'll see if I can find the thread.

edit: added thread link
New Tesla Model S Has 2nd Triple Cam For Autopilot & Pedestrian Noise Unit

I was under the impression that would be the constant noise required for electric cars driving under a certain speed. Maybe we'll find out for certain later this year.

 

[kort677]

try rolling down your window and saying HELLO

 

[MitchMitch]

Pedestrian Horn
This thread offered a nice DIY by Zextraterristrial, plus some other fun options.

 

[Zextraterrestrial]

Pedestrian Horn
This thread offered a nice DIY by Zextraterristrial, plus some other fun options.

DIY Tesla Model S Pedestrian Alert: 'Horn' for the Oblivious

 

[mikeash]

try rolling down your window and saying HELLO

Or you could shout "beep beep!"

 

[scottm]

Or you could shout "beep beep!"

Or you could stick your head out the window and try to make rumbling sounds like an ICE car...

I do a pretty good "vintage Mercedes diesel clatter imitation" myself... based on many years of practice of humming along with the engine in my 1987 Benz 300D. I prefer the music it makes over listening to cassettes on the original Becker radio.