Low level whine when backing up

[alangraf]

On my new Model Y I hear a very faint whine when backing it up. Is this normal or should I schedule a service call?
Thanks in advance f the response

Alan

 

[durjosep]

They all make a sound when backing up, to me it sounds like a UFO/Spaceship. They make this sound to alert others around that you are backing up since the car is so quiet.

Or, are you hearing a different sound?

 

[Tabor]

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[alangraf]

They all make a sound when backing up, to me it sounds like a UFO/Spaceship. They make this sound to alert others around that you are backing up since the car is so quiet.

Or, are you hearing a different sound?

UFO that's it. thanks alan

 

[jpfive]

UFO that's it. thanks alan

We call it the Jetson's sound. I sort of like it.