Through a simple software update, Tesla is enabling the long-awaited feature on its electric cars. This adaptive matrix is the arrival of high beams. We explain to you why this is a big step forward in terms of night driving as well as security for the respective models.
For many years, all Teslas have been sold with Matrix LED headlights (Matrix LED). This is also the case for other cars, whether electric or not. But for the moment, mainly reserved for high-end models. A significant difference in the design of the lights, which allows unprecedented precision in car lighting.
Until now, Tesla hadn’t really used the adaptive lighting possibilities offered by Matrix LED headlights. The only functionality was a “light show”. A famous sound and light show worthy of Jean-Michel Jarre, which uses the car’s sound system as well as headlights. Teslas equipped with Matrix LED headlights had the privilege of projecting words onto the wall like a video projector.
Adaptive headlights are finally here
But a recent update has been spotted by a German forum TTF and relay through A note on the Tesla app The situation changes completely. Now, LED matrix headlights finally serve a purpose on Teslas. As we can read in the release notes, “ High beams now adjust to reduce glare for other drivers and cyclists” It is not a question of automatically switching from high beam to low beam as before.
We can actually read that ” By detecting other road users and dimming the lighting at each pixel, high beams can stay on longer, giving better visibility at night.“
A reserved (free) function for the new Model 3
For the moment, this innovation seems to be reserved only for the new Tesla Model 3 called Highland. But it’s possible that this update will also be pushed to the brand’s other electric cars that feature Matrix LED headlights, such as the older Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X.
at home Friendroid, we have already driven several cars with this type of headlight. With a huge leap in terms of comfort and safety at night, it is simply stunning. In practice, the car is constantly in full headlights, but creates a shadow zone within the light beam, so as not to dazzle other road users.
Matrix LED headlights also illuminate certain areas of the road, such as curve approaches or roadside markings. Each manufacturer configures their lighting system as they see fit. It is also possible to display shapes and pictures on the ground, for example, to warn other road users about an upcoming overtake. or to announce to pedestrians that cars will stop to let them pass.
It is possible that Tesla will therefore develop it through updates to provide more features. Let us also point out that matrix LED headlights are often an expensive option among conventional car manufacturers. Here, Tesla offers its customers free via a simple software update to be carried out over Wi-Fi.
(tags to translate) Tesla Model 3 (2024)
