Georgia man gets busted after attempting to fool his friends with an EV posed as a gas car
- This YouTuber played a hilarious prank on his friends
- He picked them up in a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and pretended it was gas-powered
- His friends clocked on to the prank pretty quickly
Published on Apr 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Apr 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This man tried to trick his friends by picking them up in an EV that was posed as a gas car, but he very quickly got busted.
The YouTuber believed that the high-performance vehicle had realistic enough engine sounds and performance to convince his friends that it was a gas car.
Thanks to the different sound options built into the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, he could simulate engine sounds through the speakers.
Unfortunately, his friends saw straight through his efforts.
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How convincing is this EV that poses as a gas car?
This YouTuber decided that he was going to use the artificial engine sounds that are pumped through the speakers of his Hyundai Ioniq 5 N to try and trick his friends into thinking they were in a high-powered gas car, rather than an EV.
Initially, his passengers appeared convinced by the downshifts, engine gurgles and lurches.
But it wasn’t long before they realized something was off and caught on to the prank.
The YouTuber is busted
Despite how good the fake internal combustion engine noises were, the YouTuber’s friends clocked onto the fact he was tricking them pretty quickly.
TheDudeinBlue ultimately revealed that the car was, in fact, electric and it was the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.
He told them that he could actually pick from a series of different aritificial sounds, including an F1 racecar and even a fighter jet. Pretty cool, right?
So as it turns out, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N wasn’t the most convincing gas car. But that didn’t lose it any points with this YouTuber.
Daisy is a technology journalist, covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, digital business, and emerging technologies. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral tech hacks and the latest developments in the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex technology stories into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work focuses on the products, platforms, and innovations that are transforming the way people work, communicate, and interact with technology. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
