- Bring back physical stalks behind the steering wheel with this simple stick-on aftermarket solution.
- These stalks stick on behind the wheel and you don't need to take the steering wheel off to install them.
- They are available for the Model 3 as well as the Model S and Model X.
When I drove the refreshed Tesla Model 3, I was impressed with its blend of qualities and the improvements it had over the pre-facelift model. However, not all changes were for the better, and Tesla removing the stalks from behind the steering wheel was cause for some initial frustration.
The revised Model 3 no longer has indicator and wiper stalks behind the steering wheel. The Model S and Model X haven’t had stalks since 2021; the Cybertruck never even had them. All the controls that were previously accessed via the stalks have now been moved to either the steering wheel or the touchscreen. This includes turn signals, lights, wipers and gear selection. (Thankfully, the ultra-popular Model Y keeps them, at least for now.)
The turn signals are two buttons on the left spoke of the steering wheel stacked one on top of the other. Using them takes more thought than it should, especially when you need to indicate when the wheel isn’t centered. Tesla also forces users to put the car in drive or reverse by swiping on the screen, and while this isn’t as annoying as not having an indicator stalk, it’s not great.
One way around this would be to retrofit the stalks from an older Tesla, but they don’t look right (they stick out too much), and you need extensive modifications to make them work. That’s why a solution like the S3XY stalks by Enhance seems ideal for Model 3 owners who miss having stalks and who don’t want to start taking the car apart (and risk voiding the warranty) to get physical stalks to work.
You just stick them on the sides of the steering column, and they communicate wirelessly to a command module that is hooked into the car’s OBD port. If you just want the left or the right stalk, you can just have one or opt for the pair to get additional functions. You can customize what they do and even map shortcuts, choosing from 60 available actions, which differ depending on the model they’re installed on.
The pack containing the two stalks, the wireless command module, and the necessary wiring to make it work cost €409.69 ($429), and the company is currently offering 22% off for a limited time. It will begin shipping kits next year. The ones designed for the Model 3 will be shipped first, starting on Feb. 24, while those for the Model S and X (which are €20 more expensive) will begin shipping in late April.
