It's because of this intended purpose that the driver's side door on some cars don't have a handle — the driver can already help themselves in and out of the car using the steering wheel.
The shaped handle is then affixed to the standard Tesla handle, providing drivers/riders with a more traditional car door opening experience. “I’m pretty excited. Pretty sleek,” he says.
Under the recall, dealers will inspect and replace the door handles as needed, and update vehicle software. VW stressed that under federal rules, the recall must be completed before delivery.