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Tesla’s refreshed Model S and X debuted with the now infamous yoke-style steering wheel in 2021 — apparently because CEO Elon Musk thought round wheels were “boring.” But one of its biggest drawbacks is that it lacks steer-by-wire like the Lexus RZ 450e.

The automaker finally caved and released a round steering wheel this year, which later took over as the default — and free — option.

There are caveats which Electrek does a good job outlining, like the fact the data only covers Model S and X cars.

“The trend is very clearly toward full self-driving. And I hesitate to say this, but I think we’ll do it this year.”

Sure, Elon. We’ve been hearing this since 2019.