Do you miss the sound of a powerful combustion engine? You can get that sound with your EV.

The Model 3 Performance is featured by Archie Hamilton Racing . It also features a full body wrap, subtle carbon fiber package and a trunk lid spoiler that adds downforce to the rear axle. This piece de resistance is sure to cause controversy because the EV comes with an artificial sound generator that makes the vehicle sound like a combustion engine.

Milltek Sport, which has been creating exhaust systems since 1983, also offers Active Sound Control for various vehicles. These include a Ford Ranger and an AudiQ7. A similar product has been developed for the Tesla Model 3. This will allow drivers to choose from multiple engine sounds via a smartphone app. There are 10 audio files available, including a Star Wars tune for Sci-Fi lovers.

The device costs approximately PS1,200 (nearly £1,600 at current exchange rate) and can be adjusted in the sense that it can be louder or quieter and the pitch can be adjusted depending on your needs. Milltek Sport claims that the Active Sound Control “algorithmically determines the relationship between road speed, throttle position and power” in order to produce a faux exhaust sound.

Some would argue that this system is detrimental to the purpose of purchasing an electric car. However, some people miss the sound of a V8 engine or simply prefer to hear wind and tire sounds in an EV.