Any Model 3 with new projector headlights in the USA?

[ratsbew]

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.

 

[S3XYM3]

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.

 

[scott8659]

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

 

[XPsionic]

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

 

[Kimmi]

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

 

[ratsbew]

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.

 

[RacerX91]

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

 

[XPsionic]

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.

 

[RXTX]

High beams are very bright and shoot up high off the ground. Low beams are great too

 

[Triple D]

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.

 

[mikey_bs]

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.

 

[MilSpec]

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.

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.

 

[XPsionic]

My VIN is a 872xxx and has them.

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

 

[Chiefsfan]

I think it makes sense that they would update the 3 before the recently released Y

 

[Dkstunna]

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?

 

[chewychiu]

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

 

[chewychiu]

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

 

[brianld]

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

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.

 

[camminich]

Thank you all for the feedback, this is promising news for new builds.

 

[Ampre Sand]

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.