Several makers of high performance internal combustion cars found they get noticeably better reviews and sales when they play amplified engine sounds through th

Several makers of high performance internal combustion cars found they get noticeably better reviews and sales when they play amplified engine sounds through the entertainment system. They call it "active sound design" IIRC. I can kinda see how, if you were already playing fake engine sounds on your IC cars, and people who reviewed your EV muscle car were saying "I miss the iconic engine sound" you might feel adding engine sounds to an EV was worth a try.