How do I make my EVCar sound like a gas car?
While parked, open evmotor.io in the EVCar browser, press Start engine and allow location access. Turn up the media volume and drive: the engine sound follows your speed. Bookmark the page so it is one tap away next time.
Does it play outside the car?
No. EVMotor plays inside the car through the regular speakers, like music. A web page cannot use the external speaker.
Why does it need my location?
The engine noise is driven by your speed, and the browser measures speed with GPS. Your location stays in the browser and is never sent anywhere.
Is there a delay in the sound?
A short one. In an EVCar the revs follow your speed about half a second behind, and when you floor it or lift off, the engine responds after about a second. About a quarter of a second of that is the car's own audio system; the rest is because GPS only sees the car speed up after it happens. On a phone, GPS updates once a second, so the sound reacts after about 1.5 to 2 seconds.
Is it a recording of a real engine?
No. Every sound is synthesized live by our own code, so the engine reacts to each change in speed instead of looping a sample.
Does it work in any electric car?
Yes, in any electric car with a modern web browser and location access. You can also use it on a phone connected to the car speakers by Bluetooth. Keep the page open: the sound stops when the browser goes to the background.
Is EVMotor free?
You get 5 minutes of engine time free every day. EVMotor Pro costs $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year (two months free), plus tax, for unlimited driving on up to 2 cars, and you can cancel any time. You can pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or Link.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Subscriptions are handled by our payment partner, Stripe.
Whichever way you paid (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or Link), Stripe sold it through Link. Sign in at link.com with the email address you paid with and cancel it there.
You keep Pro until the end of the month or year you paid for, and you will not be charged again. This works the same for yearly plans: you can cancel any time, and you keep Pro for the rest of the year. The unused part isn't refunded, unless the law where you live requires it.
Can I use my subscription on my phone or another device?
Yes, no need to pay again. One subscription covers up to 2 devices, such as your car and your phone. Tap Redeem subscription under the Start engine button. The browser you paid with unlocks at once; on any other device, tap Add another device on a Pro device to get a one-time code and type it in. Step-by-step guide.