Heated steering wheel. Am I going to get my hands on one?

[basf_audio]

Driving gloves FTW.

I have to say I'm a little conflicted as well as I missed out on Autopilot functionality on my new P85 by a few days (hence now traded in for my P85D) - but perhaps I'm actually going to get the heated steering wheel by a few days. Right place, right time. But I swirled a bit about missing or gaining features on both sides. In the end, I got the car that I ordered and have loved being fortunate to drive and own these cars. Would I be more thankful for better communication, choice, and transparency? Sure. But I also know that as soon as I drive this fantastic, brilliant car off the showroom - it's going to be crazy insane - and there will be one right after mine that has something slightly different for the same/more/less price than I paid. I expect that after a few more forum posts about this steering wheel (or fill in the blank) Tesla is going to simply stop innovating. <grin> And nobody is getting the heated steering wheel! (taking my ball home...)

All I know is that I'm going to be doing 0-60 launches all day long and rolling on the floor laughing as soon as my P85D gets delivered in a few weeks. OMG - it's crazy insane.

 

[ecarfan]

For $100 you can buy a pair of Tesla driving gloves that will still let you use the touchscreen with the gloves on.
Tesla Gear Shop s Touch Screen Leather Driving Gloves

Then pre-heat the car before getting into it in the morning and you won't miss not having a heated steering wheel.

 

[Paul8810]

In the end, I got the car that I ordered and have loved being fortunate to drive and own these cars.

Well said. I had a heated wheel in a previous vehicle and told myself I wasn't going to buy again without. Seeing this thread was a great Christmas present; order confirmed yesterday with Feb 2015 delivery.

Next on my list was LED headlights, and while it's likely this will come to the Model S any day now I'll have to deal with it and remind myself how fortunate I am to own such an amazing vehicle.

 

[NigelM]

For $100 you can buy a pair of Tesla driving gloves that will still let you use the touchscreen with the gloves on.
Tesla Gear Shop s Touch Screen Leather Driving Gloves

Then pre-heat the car before getting into it in the morning and you won't miss not having a heated steering wheel.

Or move to Florida.

 

[mspohr]

I've never had a heated steering wheel so don't have an idea if I would like it or not. I do live in a climate where it gets cold in the winter so I can think it might be useful. However, I've had several cars with heated seats and I'm not sure I like them. They are comfortable for a few minutes but then my butt starts sweating and I turn them off.

 

[Lerxt]

I'm struggling to imagine what it would be like living in a place where a heated steering wheel is needed.

 

[jerry33]

I'm struggling to imagine what it would be like living in a place where a heated steering wheel is needed.

It would be helpful in Texas. Usually it's your hands that get cold first. (I don't bother with gloves as they typically have a one or two day lifespan before getting left somewhere.)

 

[spentan]

I've had it before on a couple of other cars, it's definitely more useful than heated seats because your bum/body is usually wearing something to keep warm.

However I never wore gloves, even when the climate in Canberra (Australia) was below freezing. It kept your fingers nice and warm

 

[eco5280]

So - has anyone seen or gotten any official word that this is even happening??

 

[jerry33]

And more importantly, is it possible to retrofit?

 

[andrewket]

And more importantly, is it possible to retrofit?

No, it's not.

 

[gpetti]

And more importantly, is it possible to retrofit?

I pushed back on this to find out if the NO was technical or a policy decision. I've also mentioned this in an email to Jerome so if I hear anything different I'll report back.

 

[LetsGoFast]

From the P85D tracking thread:

 

[eco5280]

 

[NigelM]

Where's the button for the heated side mirrors?

(Ducks and runs for cover...)

 

[3s-a-charm]

Where's the button for the heated side mirrors?

(Ducks and runs for cover...)

It's right beside the headlight washer button... ;-)

 

[AMP85D]

Where's the button for the heated side mirrors?

The heated side mirrors turn on when you press the rear defrost button.

 

[bluenation]

you can't call a car a truly luxurious car that competes with germany, without heated mirrors and wheel. among countless other amenities.

tesla is late, on the one hand. but is rapidly catching up.

 

[eco5280]

It won't be a true luxury car until it has an umbrella hidden inside the doors.

:wink:

 

[spentan]

My P85D with SubZero Package went into production today.

I'm hoping that it has the heated wheel, I loved using it when I used to live in below freezing temps, but even in SoCal, its nice for keeping your hands toasty.