Which cars have gear shifts on the steering wheel?

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VanCarlos
07/30/25 2:58am
The most representative models with gear shifts on the steering wheel are Mercedes-Benz and Tesla. There are two scenarios for gear shifts on the steering wheel: one is paddle shifters, and the other is column-mounted gear shifts. Below are the specific explanations: 1. Column-mounted gear shifts. The column shifter is usually located on the right rear side of the steering wheel and is shaped like a lever. In most vehicles, the lever on the right rear side of the steering wheel controls the windshield wipers. However, in models with column shifters, this lever serves as the gear shift. 2. Paddle shifters. There are paddles on both the left and right sides of the steering wheel. Typically, the right paddle is for upshifting, and the left paddle is for downshifting. The operation may vary depending on the model.
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