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Also it seems like the interference shouldn't occur if the vehicle is not moving or is turned off, and that's still useful for emergency situations.

But then you are merely equipping the car with emergency equipment, so why not a knife and water filters?

I know you're being sarcastic, but it seems like EVs should probably also come standard with a glass breakage device for fast escape.

I generally don't find reductio ad absurdum arguments very convincing.

For example: seat belts and air bags add extra cost (a lot more than an AM radio), maybe they should be optional too?