# Many electrified vehicles abandon AM radio due to interference

> Infotainment systems in hybrid and electric vehicles no longer pick up AM radio, with manufacturers citing interference from the electric powertrain, even though this frequency remains in use in Mexico.

**In brief**: Electric and batteries event (severity: low) involving Tesla, BMW and Volkswagen, in 2 countries (Mexique, États-Unis), first detected on 30 October 2026 at 15:01. Reported by 2 sources (2 articles), last updated on 2 November 2026 at 14:00.

- Category: Electric and batteries
- Severity: Low
- Countries: Mexique, États-Unis
- Brands: Tesla, BMW, Volkswagen
- First detected: 30 October 2026 at 15:01
- Updated: 2 November 2026 at 14:00
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/1457-many-electrified-vehicles-abandon-am-radio-due-to-interference

## Sources (2 articles)

- [Muchos autos eléctricos no tienen radio AM y no es porque nadie la use: causa interferencia con el propio carro](https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/muchos-autos-electricos-no-tienen-radio-am-no-porque-nadie-use-causa-interferencia-propio-carro) — motorpasion.com.mx, 30 October 2026 at 15:01
- [Tesla, BMW e Volkswagen tiraram o rádio AM de alguns elétricos; a discussão chegou ao Congresso dos EUA por causa dos alertas de emergência](https://www.noticiasautomotivas.com.br/tesla-bmw-e-volkswagen-tiraram-o-radio-am-de-alguns-eletricos-a-discussao-chegou-ao-congresso-dos-eua-por-causa-dos-alertas-de-emergencia/) — Notícias Automotivas, 2 November 2026 at 14:00

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Many electrified vehicles abandon AM radio due to interference”, https://mecapress.com/events/1457-many-electrified-vehicles-abandon-am-radio-due-to-interference
Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology