Automakers are taking innovation to new, unexpected heights with the release of a hysterically anticipated feature: Anxiety Mode. Yes, you read that correctly. Gone are the days of enjoying carefree drives in your electric cars, oblivious to the looming threat of an empty battery. The masterminds at Eccentrica Motors have rolled out their fully patented Running Out of Battery Anxiety Mode, a revolutionary new feature designed to keep drivers on their toes—or rather, gripping the steering wheel in a cold sweat.

This mode introduces a variety of anxiety-inducing elements to your driving experience. First up, an automated voice named “Panic Pat” takes over your car’s audio system. Panic Pat periodically offers comforting words such as “Hey, what’s the worst that could happen?” or “You won’t make it, but remember, it’s about the journey, not the destination.”

Next, the dashboard features a fluctuating battery meter, engineered to mimic the erratic behavior of a rogue stock market. It jumps sporadically between dire single digits and a more comforting 80%, leaving drivers in a perpetual state of existential uncertainty. Meanwhile, the “Distance to Empty” display quotes mileage figures more suitable for a roulette wheel than a sophisticated automobile.

Additionally, Eccentrica Motors has collaborated with leading neuroscientists (or possibly just a group of pranksters) to introduce a new ambient scent system called “Essence of Dread.” Imagine the comforting aroma of burnt toast mingled with the nostalgic essence of a high school exam room, gently wafting through the air as you careen toward potential immobility.

For those craving a visual aid, Anxiety Mode thoughtfully clouds the rearview mirror with animated storm clouds. This, combined with the fact that all relaxation music playlists are replaced by a single track of a ticking clock, ensures that your senses are fully entrapped in a beautifully orchestrated symphony of stress.

The announcement of this feature has, ironically, sparked electrifying responses. Enthusiasts claim it adds an “authentic experience reminiscent of driving a gas guzzler with unreliable fuel gauges.” There’s also been a spike in chaotic zoom calls as electric car support forums try and demystify the new experience for puzzled owners.

Critics, on the other hand, argue it’s simply shock therapy on wheels. One particularly disgruntled reviewer noted, “I nearly had a heart attack when it suggested my range was ‘somewhere between almost there and HAHA NOPE!’”

But the feature has a quirky charm of its own: conquering the newfound waves of panic gives drivers a serotonin buzz that’s second only to surviving a last-minute tax filing. So, while most of the world cries out for cozy, convenient commutes, Eccentrica Motors triumphantly demands, “Why settle for peace of mind when you can have edge-of-your-seat peril?”

So, gear up, charge your car, and brace yourself for the thrill ride that is Running Out of Battery Anxiety Mode. Crank up your stress levels, and prepare to record all your GPS misadventures for posterity—or for viral TikToks. Eccentrica Motors: driving innovation and your stress levels through the roof since now.