Is a yoke in a Model 3 as bad as you think it is?

Is a yoke a bad idea? Maybe, maybe not...
Here's the unit I purchased for my Model 3
www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
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[@marc0443]

I have a Model S Plaid. It was delivered on 28 June and I am accustomed to the yoke. It feels good and I have no problem driving with it.

[@ItsKimJava]

Amazing intro, great video all the way around.

[@s13silviaman]

Great review. I think I’m sold. I love how open it is without the binnacle and this yoke.

[@bobfillmore384]

About stalks vs. buttons: knowing Tesla, in software they could easily flip the L/R button functions as you turn the wheel

[@JayPase]

Yer a Wizard Trev ! Once again paving the way for Model 3 owners to improve their driving experience through your tips & mods. Thanks kindly

[@yoazeb]

I installed the yoke steering wheel on my model Y and I love it. No returning back to the regular steering wheel. Great video btw!

[@edrsa]

How is it, a year after?

[@yoazeb]

@@edrsa - I recently change it back to the OEM one 🙂. Not because of an issue or something tho. Now the stock feels great. I might go back to the yoke after a year who knows 😄

[@edrsa]

@@yoazeb Hah thanks. I just ordered mine, I love the looks

[@dr-k1667]

You are gusty. I would not have attempted to do it myself, but I love the fact that we now have a video as to how it could be done. I don't mind you going out on that limb. LOL. Always interesting!

[@model3man]

From your very good account of how it feels to actually use it, I think that for me the one advantage that I would appreciate was the new feeling of much greater openness you get when the top of the steering wheel has been “chopped off”. That for me is one of the biggest selling points. When Red Dragon comes out of the repair shop after its’ deer encounter, I may be tempted. Thanks Trev - nice review!

[@calvinengsci]

Very brave move to remove the wheel and install the yoke. I think this video convinced me that the yoke is the way to go. Trevor makes a well balanced argument.

[@timfolkins]

Great video all round! New wheel looks fantastic btw. 10/10

[@originalsubwayjones]

Great vid, I laughed so hard at the beginning. I’ve been thinking about doing this mod, thanks Trev.

[@cgmartin333]

Great video. I was searching and curious about the switching of the cores and you answered that. I have a 2021 and not sure if the aftermarket buttons went back to rubber. Good to know I can use my own stuff on these.

[@Nerds4HireincMarkham]

@ 5:11 you said "no need to reinvent the wheel" 😂😂

[@danburkland]

Love the intro, excellent video!

[@sicarguy4478]

Trevor ... Thank you for the video ... I purchased the same one you did ....from the same company and received it a few weeks ago ... they shipped it with the controls already installed in the yoke which made it even easier .... I installed it today .... I LOVE IT !!! Thank you for making the video and Thank you for ALL you do for the Tesla Community.... !!! You were a big influence in why I purchased a tesla ...... and I appreciate ya !!!!!

[@LarryRichelli]

Your post was a couple of months ago so I am wondering if you are still loving this? Thanks

[@sicarguy4478]

@Larryr you bet ....!! It really opens up your line of sight ....and with fsd it is even better because it's almost like not having a steering wheel at all ( because it is out of your line of sight ...) .. if you hold your current wheel at 3 and 9 your will love it ...10 and 2 ..you will Not like it ...Hope this Helps !

[@danielorgeron4487]

I ordered the traditional steering wheel. But Hanshaw sent me the Yoke instead. After watching your video, I think I will keep the yoke for my model Y. It also has the white trim that will match my inside white cabin and it has the gloss carbon fiber on the wheel. I think it looks "cool" for a 81 year old!!

[@richarddodd6309]

I love your positive attitude. I'm considering one for my (about to arrive) Model Y Performance, just trying to find whether it will void warranty?

[@CarlLjungquist]

I am old enough to remember when shifting went from the floor to the steering wheel. I also remember when shifting to drive Park reverse went to buttons on the dashboard or in the middle of the wheel. I remember how many people thought they were both stupid ideas along with the idea of moving your headlight dimmer from the floor to the column. We have all adjusted to it. I think there is a yoke because it will be easier to slide or pack away once we have full self driving in every car. What do you think?

[@dennisschlieckau8723]

Most of the time if I use the top of the wheel, it’s done without conscious thought. If the top isn’t available you typically adjust somewhat passively without much thought.

[@srinyacharya]

Thanks for the video ! It definitely looks cooler and something that I've been wanting to do. At the same time I cannot justify doing something like this just because "it looks cool". Did you feel like it improved the visibility or any offered you any other advantage ?

[@vicb6019]

Cool video …. What model yoke did you buy??

[@rl4245]

Bro, thank you for your video, your video is very interesting, it helped me a lot, I also decided to buy Aroham yoke, great experience, thanks for sharing!

[@FixitBrian]

Love the look Trevor! I have flown lots of planes with yokes as you have. I like it! 👍

[@joeyant8]

Thanks for this video, very useful

[@GlitchedTesla]

Looks nice. I do like the extra bottom space that I would use for hand placement. I have my wheel with a white wrap and so glad that can get switched over with buttons. I drive 9 and 3 a lot, rare I have my hand on the top. A lot I also one hand at 9 with my thumb or a couple fingers in the top crease so the nub would still feel ok. I don't often do the full one hand turn but that's ok. I used to drive with right hand at the bottom of my older car, now it's my left at the 7-8 position for AP not to nag with the wheel higher. I had some issues with my posture that when getting the 3 would cause me upper back pain. So even if this is weird I'll get used to it. I don't really care for buying things from Aliexpress and I'd have to consider if I really want to break loose the wheel and torque it back down for a yoke.

[@dennisschlieckau8723]

Trevor, I bought the Same yoke, probably the same time you did. I t arrived last week. I haven’t installed it yet, but it look and feels great. I’ll be installing it this Friday just in time for a 2 week driving vacation throughout New England. I can’t wait. 😉

[@EVRevolution]

Nice Trevor! Congrats and I too have been thinking of the for some time. I just drove a brand new Model S LT with the Yoke Wheel and I had the same thoughts as you did. I am a 10 &2 for 50% and a one-hand on the wheel relaxed for the other 50%. However, it really did not take me long to get used to it...a minute or two really! The turn signal buttons do take some getting used to, especially when doing a roundabout as I usually signal into one and out of one. But it does work. I may to take the plunge and get one of these as what sells it for me , is the additional visibility you get by removing the upper half of the wheel! And I know for my wife, she looked at it and that was the first thing she commented was wow, I would be able to see over the front a lot better!

[@davebenhart4611]

I think the bigger deal is the removal of stalks and the lack of physical buttons. Those soft slide buttons on the Plaid are apparently way too easy to unintentionally turn on the blinkers or such.

[@brahmmauer7927]

Love it! Placing my order now. Will have to have someone else install it. There’s no way I could do it.

[@scottgardener]

I went from a Raven S to a Plaid S just over a year ago (rather abruptly when someone driving the wrong way on a freeway hit me head on, but that is another story); I found the transition from wheel to yoke surprisingly easy. I got used to it within the first ten minutes of driving, having figured a technique for sharp turns by placing my hand under the yoke on the side rotating upwards and rotating the yoke as a lever, while temporarily releasing the hand on the other side and holding it ready beside the yoke, to grab hold again when I turn it back to its center position. I was not that worried about the yoke form factor; I was more concerned about getting used to buttons in place of stalks, but that, too, was not that difficult a transition, and no worse than all of the other brain-recalibrations I've had to do over the last decade in going from gas cars to Teslas and other EVs already. The signal-in-mid-turn does not really seem to come up that often; I've signaled a turn with a partially tilted yoke a few times, but not right in the middle of a sharp wheel turn. Though the S is now offered with an optional traditional wheel (though still without stalks), I would recommend the yoke unless one is overly intimidated by the shape, as the overall interior layout and dash was designed with a yoke in mind. Seeing and driving the S answered a lot of questions I had about how the Cybertruck will work, especially now that a photo of a later prototype showed it now sporting the same yoke as the S and even a similar-looking dashboard display in addition to the main screen.

[@ArsTastic]

One large consideration is that the Yoke on the Model S they did some redesign to ensure the airbag deploys correctly. So you may be sacrificing safety with this aftermarket Yolk that hasn't had the correct testing. The upper portion of the steering wheel is part of the support for how the airbag deploys on the normal steering wheel.

[@leonhaigh4929]

When you got your new yoke, did it also have the 2 holes to release the airbag, just in case you ever want to change it back at a later date?

[@PieOrCake1974]

I've been training myself to only use the bottom of my wheel in anticipation of getting a yoke for my m3LR. What is the quality like on this one? Does it feel as good as the factory wheel? Does the heating work the same?

[@kmpquinn]

Thanks Trevor. Was considering the Hanshow version but more expensive. Ordered the same one for my M3 SR+. How long did it take to arrive? Shows one month.. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@ArmandoManipon]

does the new yoke also comes with 2 holes in the back to release the airbag? I've read some feedback at aliexpress that it did not have the holes

[@barryjdwyer]

Great vid Trev. Will we see next Gen M3P plaid 4680 ship with this? 🤔

[@susansmith3344]

Love it. I would definitely get one, if there were a professional to install it for me.

[@laudavhutcheon946]

Reserved judgement on the yoke until I had a good look at my car. All the advantages you state can be achieved by lowering the steering wheel. The stock wheel does not come over the dash and I can easily rest both arms on the door and center rest. If looks is all people want and you don't have a heated wheel, remove the wheel, peel back the "leather" above the "T", cut the top off, round metal and restitch the leather. Just a thought. I have not seen or heard of this being done. Much cheaper than what the after market retailers want.

[@ronlaverdiere]

I appreciate the 'don't use your phone while driving' comment! Too often I see people doing reviews and playing with their phones while driving and it always frustrates me. Thank you!

[@AntonHandel-bw7vv]

Thank you sir, you have opened my mind to the idea of getting a yoke, and I reckon I probably will!!!!

[@Guerreropowerr]

Great video. Why were the guts of the yoke replaced by the guts of the original steering wheel?

[@marcnadinetranchet2403]

Great video. Nice job.

[@roberts.wilson1848]

There's one more thing that would be cool to make. Fixed hub steering wheel. It would fit perfectly with the yoke design. The french Citroen C4 introduced this on their 2004 vehicle. Just the rim rotates and the center is fixed. That was amazing to use and drive. (you can search on youtube to find it working)

[@richardgoldsmith7278]

I’m seriously considering one to go with my Hansshow steering wheel centred screen which is awaiting fitting. Hansshow do another yoke steering wheel but it is way more expensive with all the fittings so you dont have to transfer them. You made it look easy enough to move the stuff over so one from Aroham would be fine for me. My son is not keen and he borrows the car a lot. I may have to just take a gamble like you did.

[@2SEXY]

*Just ordered and I save the video to use for the installation* Electrify Regards 😉

[@ItsMeCarlos]

Does it void the warranty if you swap it?

[@inachu]

I might try this.

[@PabloCubarle]

Hey! you know if there is any safety risks with the airbag by installing a yoke on the model 3? Franz said in a recent interview that the most challenging thing about the yoke of the Plaid was to redesign the airbag since the yoke doesn't have the top part of the steering wheel. please let us know your thoughts. thanks so much!

[@b1e2m3]

If you do a yoke lock to lock should be 180 degrees left and right. So you never need to take your hands off the yoke.

[@cellman1829]

Thank you for this review. I was a little concerned as other reviewers were saying it's to foreign for them and it's to awkward but I'm pretty sure I will enjoy it and like anything in life once you do something over and over it becomes second nature. I'm also like you I keep my hands at the bottom so this will be awesome for me

[@stevendu5914]

What are your thoughts about car insurance with this modification?

[@Paul-if1jq]

I appreciate your honesty

[@jayreynolds4386]

Did you lose the heat in the wheel?

[@youngbeliz6177]

Great review 👌. Does this void the warranty if you change the steering wheel ?

[@lukedamon4139]

Good question. Anyone get an answer

[@toddtickner]

GREAT REVIEW! One question, I bought a yoke at the Hansshow site. What was really nice about this was how you used the core triangle harness of all the attached components from the original Tesla steering wheel, WITHOUT HAVING TO REMOVE THEM AND RECONNECT THEM. What is somewhat scary is using the ones that were not made or OEM by Tesla. What is your position about not being able to use the core harness and detaching everything???

[@bstadele]

I installed it to my Y model and my personal experience was pleasant first day was like I had it all my life

[@johnpoldo8817]

Enjoyed your frank, honest reviews from two drivers. Next month, my ms should arrive and I’ll be stuck with a yoke, whether I like it or not. While it does look futuristic and different, it doesn’t solve any problem, especially in model 3 & Y. You could claim in the S, it’s binnacle display is more visible. But, we’ve had round steering wheels for over 100 years and no one complained about impaired visibility. I think your car would look better with a white yoke matching interior.

[@johnpoldo8817]

@@marvin-rollinusa7962 I love my yoke and it's a real attention getter. After using it for a week, it's not very difficult. But, what strongly dislike is the tiny horn button. They need to recall these to add a big horn button in the middle over air bag. NHTSA should demand a recall for the fix. I heard Tesla is working on it.

[@hockey1freak]

@@johnpoldo8817 Now you arent stuck with it lol

[@vic24vic74]

I actually just installed my yoke steering wheel on my model 3 and I love it. I love it more in the sense that its aesthetically looks way more pleasing. Its actually not hard at all to get used to or hard to drive.

[@hilliercraig]

Hey. Good vid. What are the wheels like on the yoke you installed? Are they the same as the original ones? I have a 21 model 3 and the wheels are an aluminum. Thanks.

[@hilliercraig]

@@teslaownersonline5805no problem transferring them over? You didn’t show this on your video. So after your install, the controls feel and work like the originals? And how about the yoke quality? Thanks for your time.

[@hilliercraig]

@@teslaownersonline5805 I watched it again. I see where you did it now. I thought you just changed the wiring and clips. I see that you put the original one in. Did you try the buttons and wheels on the yoke wheel before changing it to see if they felt like the original?

[@roobdude]

Do you still have the yoke installed? Most videos of the yoke seem to have removed it and put regular steering wheel back on shortly thereafter.

[@e-mobilitydrivingsolutions4449]

Perfect way to introduce it with an un-biased tester... Will do it as well.

[@TheDopeJackalope]

Excellent video. I am a senior in college and I can't wait to go full time and then buy a tesla. Was wondering since it is about half a year later do you still have the yoke on and have you considered installing a swivel component for the tesla screen?

[@TheDopeJackalope]

@@teslaownersonline5805 Awesome! Thank you for the speedy reply. Definitely subscribing now for your Tesla Content

[@rocketman1965]

I had ordered it as it looks fantastic but ended up canceling the order as I found out that in Australia after market steering wheels require Australian Design Rule (ADR) compliance to be legal on our roads. Also fitting a non OEM steering wheels is likely to invalidate my insurance. I wish Tesla officially released a version for the Model 3/Y as I really like it.

[@Meaderf]

Is the 10mm HEX metric or standard?

[@americanrider]

Had a Plymouth Fury in the 60s that had a rectangular shaped steering "wheel" and push button shifting on the dash 🤯🤯My Tesla will have a yoke as soon as possible after delivery

[@flyguykd]

I put on a yoke it was hella easy except now my scroll wheels dont work and I get an error code. I love the way it drives and all that. I wish I knew how to turn off the error code and make my scroll wheels work again.

[@joakimus74]

As I am a driver with a disability I think I would prefer the Plaid yoke with the buttons and no stalks. Easier to drive with one hand I think especially combined with voice commands and FSD :-) I hope I can get the Model Y from Berlin with the Plaid Yok. Thank you for a great video Trev.

[@JasonCarmichael]

I want a yoke for my model 3, but only the way the plaid does it, with the capacitive touch buttons. IE stalk delete. I also wish for a way to retrofit heated grips.

[@foongtran]

"Traffic circles" You Americans are funny :). Much love from an Aussie!

[@PierangeloRosati]

Would installing an aftermarket yoke void insurance and/or warranty? This is the only thing it's holding me back atm!

[@humblenepali]

Can you still override the autopilot nag by resting your hand on the yoke? I’m planning on buying one but that is the only thing that’s holding me back. Please reply i really need to know.TIA

[@humblenepali]

@@teslaownersonline5805 Thank you for your reply. I have one more question. Did you have to pay any extra fees on custom when ordering form AliExpress?

[@michaelhalyard8315]

I clicked on the link to the website to order but still confused on which one you actually have. Do you mind providing the actual letter/number. Thank you.

[@nathanc.4862]

Trev, what's the difference between the A and C variants? They look identical to me. Which one did you get?

[@nathanc.4862]

@@teslaownersonline5805 thanks! Good video!

[@marcnadinetranchet2403]

Possible for model S yr 2014-2016? Thx.

[@chicomtl]

Great video !

[@rhmagalhaes]

Not I only loved the video, I loved the honest review and conclusion. YES, I would buy one. My question is: Why Tesla doesn't offer it as an option for everyone with installation? I'm pretty sure a lot of us would do the change if Tesla would do it. Time to go to Twitter 😊

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

Great vid! When/if I get a 3 or Y I think I'll do this. Seems right.

[@mikaelpettersson5916]

I must say, it doesn't look bad. might be a preference if you like to put your arm up by the window. but the issue will only occur when turning. just cruising, no difference. the plus is an unobstructed view. having the sticks fixed is a plus from the model s yoke. I'm leaning towards liking it. it's looked factory made.

[@juantamad8339]

Steering wheel or steering yoke? Well any driver will get used to it but the question is which one is better in terms handling, control and convenience?

[@AB-lm6dy]

Not a 10-2 driver… def buying it! Great review, thanks for posting… was looking for ways to make my model 3 more futuristic and different from all the ones out there

[@azeitz80]

Might be time for me to look into a Model S retrofit yoke for my P85

[@No_True_Scotsman]

I don't get why people say visibility is better. I'm not even tall and the steering wheel doesn't block the window at all. Does it actually cover it for you guys?

[@user-vt2xv6kp3w]

Is there any insurance liability in changing over to the yoke? i.e. if you were in an accident could you be sued or deemed responsible for having a non-factory steering wheel?

[@frank118]

Well done sir!

[@johny1220]

I wanna save up for a Model 3 and do this sooooo bad, it looks incredible tbh man and so futuristic, the one thing I really wanted a Model S for 😄

[@michaelrbodner]

Great video (as always). Love the intro. Gasped at the battery scrape. I’m still not sold because of my driving style, but no doubt it looks better. I bet the airflow from the A/C is better too!

[@michaelrbodner]

@@kristelarabit3511 lazy spamming of comment replies can’t possibly get you business.

[@InSaN3ViSioN]

Instantly sold. Round wheels are for boomers. Yokes are the future.

[@michaelrbodner]

@@InSaN3ViSioN the more I think about it the less and less I would ever want a yoke.

[@kaasman78]

Oh my....that does look alien! I do like the look of it. I think it'll be great for normal driving. 'don't click the product link.... don't click the product link....' 😉

[@tz230]

One year later what do you think?

[@damiengvideos4337]

Older video but I rented a Model X Plaid for several days and the very first thing I would do is swap to a real wheel. Hated the yoke...I drive 9 and 3, 10 and 2 is old and incorrect. But that aside, from a performance perspective the yoke is a joke. There is nowhere for your thumbs to really grab onto during high performance driving. It has nubs on the top but it's so easy for your hands to slip past those. Hence the regular wheel installed on the Unplugged Performance Pikes Peak Model S Plaid. I enjoyed the video though so thank you! Like you said not for everyone....the open feeling though I admit is really nice!

[@pilotRajdowy]

True test would be to take the yoke for a spin on a snowy parking lot and do some drifting. But yoke or no yoke, if you can drive I think you can drive as well with it.

[@psilver03]

I want it now! I feel like we think the same when analyzing these things. I felt dubious on other reviews. Now to convince my wife. The price is right compared to what I’ve seen previously.

[@ludovicdouay1635]

looks nice. I don't think it's so nice for tight parking and a lot of maneuvers though. For me would be a no because of that, but when there's not too much big maneuvers seems to be good.

[@LarryRichelli]

Remember, the tesla will park itself in tight parking in a lot of cases

[@JeffMcNeal]

I love the looks of them, but not enough to ditch my stock steering wheel, and here's why. Formula racers with yokes are basically able to go lock to lock without having to flip the yoke over entirely. That's the part that really bugs me. I don't know if the Plaid has different steering calibration that prevents yoke flip in tight turning positions, but this is the one thing that is holding me back from wanting to order and install one.

[@teslaownersonline5805]

What you're talking about is called progressive steering. Something that Tesla could implement very easily through a software update for cars equipped with an OEM yoke like the S&X. I've never found it to be a problem in day to day use. Not recommended on the track but who does that regularly?

[@No_True_Scotsman]

Yoke with a variable steering ratio and maximum 135°ish turn to full lock would be fine. In a Tesla with their current steering setup it makes no sense.

[@vaimagen]

I loved it I had my reservation on the yoke but seeing it on your vehicle how you drive it I don't see problems with it would be nice if there some how be a button. To rotate the yoke with one hand much easier other than that it looks good ,actually ; it looks like a flight deck of airplane I think Elon thought of the yoke as futuristic for FSD! LOL

[@TheJAMF]

I guess I'm in the camp that wouldn't mind, provided the stalks are there. I would like a yoke with a slightly narrower bottom. I do feel sorry for people who have the bad habit of grabbing the top of the rim, palm up, inside the wheel... they are probably mentally incapable of switching. Also a big "NO!" to capacitive buttons, like on the Plaid. Nnnnno, no! NooooOOO!

[@lostcivilizationz]

how would you steer in emergency situations?

[@chenxubin]

It's cool, I like it, I think this is better than the all digital Model S Yoke

[@FirstLast-rd6hw]

This isn’t a traditional yoke. It’s simply a yoke shaped steering wheel. If you can turn it past 90 degrees, it’s a wheel, not a yoke.

[@Patriot3]

I finally added a yoke today. Now im super cool.

[@JohnSmith-oh9iv]

Thank you very much for showing me that I could eventually change from a Yoke to a normal steering wheel. I would hate the yoke. Split second decisions you grab into thin air, can't hit the horn and indicator as they are on the wrong side while you are turning this y(j)oke. There was a reason when the wheel was invented. No need to re-invent it again. But as I said: Thank you. I know that that I could go back. :)