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What would/will you pay for heated steering wheel?
- Thread starter Morriscoombes
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Same. Enough with the paid upgrades and subscriptions. If its in there, I want it working.
ACarneiro
Active Member
Subscription for a heated steering wheel? The concept is too ludicrous even to contemplate.
I wonder how much the subscription for the indicators will be...
I wonder how much the subscription for the indicators will be...
AndrewGR
Member
I might pay £50 to enable it but wouldn't be interested in a subscription for something I might only use a few times every year.
let’s say you didn’t spec it in your trim level but were happy to pay during winter months only?
MrBadger
Badger out
I would be surprised if the hardware was already present in currently shipping cars and they just hadn't activated it. Heated wheel is standard on the S so they would already have the nuts and bolts of the code already so I cannot see software being an issue. I suspect that references to it in source code are like references to 5G connectivity - something for the future for when the hardware comes along. Maybe the plan was for it to be here, but had supply issue and it will just filter in to production vehicles as and when.
That said, Tesla introduced the heated rear seat option for the SR+, so its has got some form, but at that time, the seats were standard in the Premium Interior vehicles. I would have thought a heated steering wheel was a similar feature being standard on the premium interior cars, So that model already exists, but not in subscription form.
I suspect its one for when the price increase kicks in.
As a reference, iirc that heated rear seats were around £300 for lifetime. Lets say £150 for lifetime steering wheel. I really hope we are not going to see the start of subscription or pay by use models for this type of thing. You may well end up with the cost of using the steering wheel heater costing more than the cost of the energy for the whole journey.
But then, Tesla have been known to do things differently.
That said, Tesla introduced the heated rear seat option for the SR+, so its has got some form, but at that time, the seats were standard in the Premium Interior vehicles. I would have thought a heated steering wheel was a similar feature being standard on the premium interior cars, So that model already exists, but not in subscription form.
I suspect its one for when the price increase kicks in.
As a reference, iirc that heated rear seats were around £300 for lifetime. Lets say £150 for lifetime steering wheel. I really hope we are not going to see the start of subscription or pay by use models for this type of thing. You may well end up with the cost of using the steering wheel heater costing more than the cost of the energy for the whole journey.
But then, Tesla have been known to do things differently.
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I would pay zero dollars. Every $60K vehicle should come with this as STANDARD. It’s frankly embarrassing they have left it out.
And what is your source on the hardware being present?
And what is your source on the hardware being present?
phil4
Member
Other manufacturers often charge smaller amounts for extras like heated steering wheels, matts, car play etc... I also see Tesla wanting to have as few options as possible so they can sell cars on boats as they currently do.
So the software provides a way of doing both, providing options but charging extra if needed. And the subscriptions is the next step to make it seem cheap enough.
I guess the big big big problem, is the perceived or expectation that a car that cost quite a lot of money already doesn't come with something quite basic, and more money is needed as a consequence.
Personally, I already think the extra £10 a month for full connectivity on a model 3 is a bit on the steep side compared to data only sims available (which in essence is what it is), if they do the same with other options like heated steering wheels, then I doubt I'd buy for anything but the coldest couple of months of the year.
But that is also where the strength of something like that an a monthly subscription works well, pay for it only when you need/use it. The price still needs to be right though.
So the software provides a way of doing both, providing options but charging extra if needed. And the subscriptions is the next step to make it seem cheap enough.
I guess the big big big problem, is the perceived or expectation that a car that cost quite a lot of money already doesn't come with something quite basic, and more money is needed as a consequence.
Personally, I already think the extra £10 a month for full connectivity on a model 3 is a bit on the steep side compared to data only sims available (which in essence is what it is), if they do the same with other options like heated steering wheels, then I doubt I'd buy for anything but the coldest couple of months of the year.
But that is also where the strength of something like that an a monthly subscription works well, pay for it only when you need/use it. The price still needs to be right though.
Yachtsman
Member
I think it should be available on the SR+ with the rear heated seats upgrade, so £300 for rear heated seats and heated wheel Should be included on the Long Range and Performance models
Last time I looked into it there was no evidence of a heated wheel and it might come later
Should be included on the Long Range and Performance models Last time I looked into it there was no evidence of a heated wheel and it might come later
I don't think it's in the hardware already either.
i think this is another "heated charge port", i.e. it's in the 2021 car now, but it wasn't when it was "found" in the software.
I had previously read that the heated steering wheel wasn't ready for the refresh, and would be "due December", but I can't find the source now.
i think this is another "heated charge port", i.e. it's in the 2021 car now, but it wasn't when it was "found" in the software.
I had previously read that the heated steering wheel wasn't ready for the refresh, and would be "due December", but I can't find the source now.
Drew57
Active ember
It was nice to have in my previous vehicle but now (eg cold morning yesterday) we pre-warm the car before using so I have no interest in a heated wheel.
Apparently it is semi-confirmed via a voice command that doesn't work:
https://uploads.tff-forum.de/optimi...82c8ca8ec077b76deb0849df759c4a_2_999x750.jpeg
Translation is apparently: "Failed to turn on steering wheel heater"
I would suggest the hardware isn't there.
https://uploads.tff-forum.de/optimi...82c8ca8ec077b76deb0849df759c4a_2_999x750.jpeg
Translation is apparently: "Failed to turn on steering wheel heater"
I would suggest the hardware isn't there.
There are a load of voice commands that are recognised but not supported with hardware or software at this point:
Tesla Voice Commands
Check out the 'future' category.
These include things like opening the doors, raising the headrest and farting in your general direction(?). Some are specific to certain models of course. Also, some of the voice commands have been around since the start of the year.
I'm not convinced that the recognition of a voice command is an indication that new functionality will be available any time soon.
Tesla Voice Commands
Check out the 'future' category.
These include things like opening the doors, raising the headrest and farting in your general direction(?). Some are specific to certain models of course. Also, some of the voice commands have been around since the start of the year.
I'm not convinced that the recognition of a voice command is an indication that new functionality will be available any time soon.
Mr H
Active Member
I wonder how much the subscription for the indicators will be...
Doesn't matter.........if you have a BMW
AndrewGR
Member
I’d rather have a steering wheel that recognised you had your hands on it without having to nudge it or maintain a constant load - which gives me arm ache.
