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Any Model 3 with new projector headlights in the USA?

Discussion in 'Model 3: Ordering, Production, Delivery' started by ratsbew, Jan 27, 2021.

  1. ratsbew

    ratsbew Active Member

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    I searched, but didn't find any info. Are new 3s being delivered with the new LED matrix projector headlights in the US market? I'm holding off for that along.
     
  2. S3XYM3

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    I have definitely seen Youtube videos with the 2021 Model 3 with the updated headlights, here in the US. If you do a search on Youtube for "2021 Model 3" and sort by last upload, you will see some.
     
  3. scott8659

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    My 2021 M3P that was delivered the first week of January has them.
     
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  4. XPsionic

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    Yep my 2021 SR+ that was made in the last week of Dec has the new headlights as well.
     
  5. Kimmi

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    Picked up 2021 LR AWD 12/27/2020 and it has the new lights. Best OEM lighting I have seen.
     
  6. ratsbew

    ratsbew Active Member

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    Thanks for the feedback. I'm actually interested in a Y so I'm disappointed to see that it's lagging behind the 3 in this area.
     
  7. RacerX91

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    I am hoping the lights are good as you say, I have really grown to like my honda leds they be bright as ****

    Late March
     
  8. XPsionic

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    They're super bright, amazing headlights. Very sharp cut off, the areas covered by the 21 Model 3's low beam is lit as well as other cars I've had with Bi-xenon on high beams.
     
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    High beams are very bright and shoot up high off the ground. Low beams are great too
     
  10. Triple D

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    I saw a new model 3 on the 101 freeway in Sherman Oaks this week with the new headlights.
    I noticed the change right away. They looked good, slightly noticeable but definitely not obvious to anyone other than a enthusiast.
     
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    I took delivery of my model 3 on December 30th, 2020 and has the new headlights. I actually unmatched my VIN twice to make sure I had the new headlights. Another member on here figured out when the new lights were being delivered. Last 6 of the VIN begin with 871xxx and higher will have the new headlights. We have analyzed many VINs and this seems to be very accurate. My VIN is a 872xxx and has them.
     
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  12. MilSpec

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    Thanks for the info. It's interesting that the new headlights and center console are not carrying over to the Model Ys that just left the factory last week.
     
  13. XPsionic

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    Same, also 872xxx and have new lights. I also double checked the VIN assigned to me before accepting delivery cuz I wanted the new lights :D
     
  14. Chiefsfan

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    I think it makes sense that they would update the 3 before the recently released Y
     
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    My Vin is 866xxx. I believe I have the new headlights. Are the new ones the one with a projector on the outside and has the function to adjust in the menu screen?
     
  16. chewychiu

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    Oh man. I took delivery on Jan 15, 2021 and my car was made 12/20. I don’t think I have the new headlights. :(
    Vin 851xxx
     
  17. chewychiu

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    Since I don’t have the new headlights on my 2021 M3, anyone know if Tesla will upgrade them for free for me?
     
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  18. brianld

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    Highly unlikely in my opinion. Unless they were called out on the product order page (which they're not AFAIK), they have no reason to do so.
     
  19. camminich

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    Thank you all for the feedback, this is promising news for new builds.
     
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    VIN 876xxx and have the new headlights. Picked up end of December, and car was fresh from the Fremont factory.

    The driving experience at night is as good as I would expect, though I do wish the headlights steered or had cornering lights like my other car (non-Tesla), but at least they are leaps and bounds above the dismal halogen lights on my 2016 LEAF SV!

    If these are truly addressable matrix LEDs, perhaps a future software update will enable that.
     

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