ARE YOU READY FOR STEER-BY-WIRE?

ADVANCED ELECTRONIC STEERING TECH IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. WE ASK WHETHER CONSUMERS ARE PREPARED TO EMBRACE IT

Chris Rosamond

CHINESE brand Nio could be the first car manufacturer to offer a pure steer-by-wire (SBW) system in Europe, if it decides to begin deliveries of its flagship ET9 luxury crossover in key markets next year. Toyota should be relatively close behind with its One Grip Motion steer-by-wire system, which is expected to be available on the bZ4X and Lexus RZ 450e in the UK at some point in late 2025 or early ’26. Other manufacturers and suppliers are developing variations of the new tech, which removes the need for a steering column – or any mechanical link – between the driver and the steered axle in their car. We can’t say for sure whether Nio will be first, because although the ET9 is available for pre-order in China, with deliveries…

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