A method and apparatus for close adjustment of a steering column position are disclosed. The proximity steering column position adjusting device comprises a first outer column, a second outer column,a first inner column, a second inner column and a thrust spring. The driver rotates the wedge, the first arcuate tooth engages with the second arcuate tooth, and the articulated positions of the firstand second outer pillars are fixed. Turn the bevel wedge in the opposite direction and the driver can adjust the angle between the outer columns after the teeth are loosened, thereby controlling theangle between the connecting rod set and the steering wheel. The device can adjust the steering wheel angle in a range, and the second outer column and the connecting rod group do not need a large range of moving space, which is favorable for more compact arrangement of the vehicle body parts. The invention also discloses a new energy vehicle.