{"id":17098,"date":"2022-02-26T21:31:06","date_gmt":"2022-02-26T21:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/02\/26\/telsa-might-change-its-tune-on-the-controversial-yoke-steering-wheel-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-02-26T21:31:06","modified_gmt":"2022-02-26T21:31:06","slug":"telsa-might-change-its-tune-on-the-controversial-yoke-steering-wheel-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/02\/26\/telsa-might-change-its-tune-on-the-controversial-yoke-steering-wheel-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"Telsa Might Change Its Tune on the Controversial Yoke Steering Wheel \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When Tesla debuted its Yoke steering wheel on the new Model S<\/a>, many people had mixed reactions. It became even more controversial when CEO Elon Musk confirmed the company had no plans to offer a regular round steering wheel on the car. However, it looks like the EV maker could be ready to change its mind.<\/p>\n

Ditching a regular wheel for a nontraditional butterfly design took many by surprise. People either love it<\/a> or hate it, and we\u2019ve seen a lot of arguments on whether it\u2019s safe or not. And while it could pose a hazard in emergency maneuvers and be impractical for slow 3-point turns, it does have a few benefits.<\/p>\n

For one, The butterfly \u201cyoke\u201d design requires users to keep both hands on the wheel at a safe\u00a03 o\u2019clock and 9\u00a0o\u2019clock position, which is also an ideal location if airbags deploy. It also gives users improved visibility of the dash and road. That said, it\u2019s still highly controversial due to not having a regular horn, turn indicator stalks, and other essentials. Those are all \u201cforce touch\u201d buttons on the wheel itself.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve seen a few instances where Tesla Model S Plaid owners manually added a regular steering wheel<\/a>\u00a0then hacked the software to make it work. Obviously, that\u2019s not an ideal situation, but it looks like a resolution could be on the way.<\/p>\n

According to tweets from \u201cTesla hackers\u201d<\/a> found by Electrek<\/a>, Tesla\u2019s updated service tools mention both a round wheel and the yoke. Furthermore, the users found evidence of an option letting owners sign up for a steering wheel swap where they could choose which style they\u2019d prefer.<\/p>\n

Tesla nor CEO Elon Musk have made any such mention of this becoming an option for Model S or Model X owners, but the groundwork is ready. If the company does allow for swaps, it probably won\u2019t be a free switch, but we\u2019ll have to wait and see.<\/p>\n

via Electrek<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n