I cycle a lot in a city which has a lot of electric Toyota cabs. I'm always terrified by them because I can't hear them and only notice them when they are already very close to my bicycle.
The Toyota Prius already emits pedestrian warning noise at low speeds.
I’m not sure whether the current Prius sound is compliant with the new EU rules, however. Many EVs in Europe, such as the Leaf and Zoe, are already compliant.
What about other bicycles and escooters? They don't make any noises. I think quiet noise from cars is ok, but maybe bicycles and e-scooters (and anything on wheels) should also make some noise.
I’m not sure whether the current Prius sound is compliant with the new EU rules, however. Many EVs in Europe, such as the Leaf and Zoe, are already compliant.