Tesla brings back the option of a round steering wheel for the Model S and X

The idea of a more conventional option was rejected by Musk when the steering yoke wheel was offered. The company has brought back the round steering wheel as an option, according to the report. It doesn't seem to affect the price or delivery time.

You have options if you don't like the Model S or X. The company now offers a $700 option to replace the yoke with a steering wheel. The retrofit only works with Model S and Model X vehicles. Installation is included in the purchase price. The wheel has no handles.

Many felt that the yoke wasn't practical for one-handed use and that it was awkward to drive at slow speeds. If you needed to do quick maneuvers like a skid recovery, it was considered potentially unsafe by some owners.

Yet another round wheel is boring & blocks the screen. FSD in panoramic mode looks way better with a yoke.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 9, 2021

The stalks were replaced with force touch buttons when the yoke came along. The design of the new wheel option seems to be based on the yoke in terms of spoke positioning, buttons, etc.

He replied "No" when asked if there would be a steering wheel option. "Another round wheel is boring and blocks the screen," he said. It looks better with a yoke. There were enough people who felt that way.