voxel
Active Member
If you don't need the Supercharger network, and you're not concerned about maximum performance from your EV crossover commuter, check out the Mach-E. It's is much quieter (at least the two versions I tested, Premium AWD and GT Performance Edition). I think the Model Y is a better car in most aspects, but if an EV for HOV lane commuting is your goal, a Mach-E Premium should work fine.
I measured the dB of my Mach-E on the highway it was mid-60s (around 67 dB) but over rough portions of highways the tire noise was horrible and bumped the loudness by 5-10 dB. The stock Premium tires are noisy IMO.
I never measured the dB level when I owned the Y and it felt no more louder or quieter than the MME. Still that's NOT very scientific... lol.
My new RAV4 Prime feels louder on the highway but when I measured it... that wasn't true. It was low-60s in EV mode (it's low 70s in gas mode). I was hearing higher frequency wind buffeting.