Tesla caves, now offers round steering wheel on Model S and X.
Keen-eyed internet sleuths spotted the update to Tesla's configurator site on Thursday night, where a more traditional round steering wheel can now be added to the S and X as a no-cost option. Already own a yoke-equipped Tesla? You can have the steering wheel retrofitted for $700. The new wheel seems to share much of the yoke's layout, with two scroll wheels and touch-capacitive buttons for things like turn signals and lighting.
Much of the yoke's controversy stems from its impracticality during low speeds and tight maneuvers. While the shape might look cool, it's awkward and at times difficult to operate in places where many turns of the wheel are necessary. CEO Elon Musk confirmed Tesla is developing a progressive steering rack to absolve the issue, though he admits the solution is years away, says
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