
Brains On! Science podcast for kids Why do electric cars sound so unique?
Oct 28, 2025
28:27
You may have noticed that electric cars sound different from gas powered cars. The engine doesn’t rumble; instead, it might sound like a hum or even a song. Why is that? Ride along as we learn how electric cars work and why there is so much shush in their woosh. Plus, Molly and co-host Asher interview Jay Kapadia, a sound designer who programs the special noises of electric cars for General Motors. And speaking of special noises, we’ve got a car sounds game show plus a new Mystery Sound!
Guest: Jay Kapadia, Creative Sound Director of General Motors
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