Link: Tesla will sell you back the turn signal stalk it removed from the Model 3

Tesla is now selling a retrofit turn signal stalk for the Model 3 in China, priced at approximately $348. This comes after the company previously removed the stalk in its newer models, opting instead for steering wheel buttons and touchscreen controls.

The turn signal stalk was eliminated as part of Tesla’s push for a minimalist interior, aligning with their vision for future autonomous vehicles. Many owners, however, found the lack of a traditional stalk cumbersome and expressed a preference for its return.

Responding to customer feedback, Tesla reintroduced the stalk as an optional add-on. Nonetheless, this move might frustrate some, as customers now need to pay extra for a feature that was once standard.

Tesla’s decision to sell the stalk only in China raises questions about availability in other markets. It remains to be seen whether the retrofit option will be offered in the U.S. and at what cost.

For Tesla, this cycle of removing and then re-offering features reflects a broader pattern in their approach to design and customer relations.

The reintroduction of the turn signal stalk underscores the delicate balance Tesla faces between innovative design and user functionality preferences. #

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