Adaptive Headlights Now Active on the Refreshed Model Y

Tesla has now enabled adaptive headlights on the refreshed Model Y in the U.S. After waiting for regulatory approval, the feature is finally active, and new owners are showing how it works.

Adaptive Headlights Features

Tesla’s matrix headlights come with two main functions. The first has been active globally for a while – these headlights adjust left, right, up, and down based on the road ahead. This helps improve visibility on curves and uneven terrain.

The second function, adaptive high beams, is now live on the refreshed Model Y. These high beams automatically dim specific sections of the light to avoid blinding other drivers.

You can drive with high beams on, and the car will adjust the brightness for vehicles in front of you. This is especially useful on rural roads and highways where high beams are often needed.

Other Tesla Models

Lars Moravy didn’t confirm whether the refreshed Model Y’s headlights are the same as those on other Tesla models in his conversation with Jay Leno, but he did say that more vehicles will get the feature. In some markets outside North America, such as Europe and Asia-Pacific, Teslas with matrix headlights already have adaptive high beams.

The Cybertruck also has matrix headlights in its lower array, so it will likely receive the feature too. Owners of other Tesla models with matrix headlights can expect an update at some point.

Different Versions of Matrix Headlights

Tesla first introduced matrix headlights with a high-resolution LED array that allowed precise control over individual pixels. Over time, the company switched to a lower-resolution version.

The newer headlights are cheaper to make and easier to replace. They don’t have the ability to project text during the Light Show, but once Tesla enables adaptive high beams, both versions should perform similarly.

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