Don't buy a model Y now...

[goRt]

...until musky commits to enabling the matrix led headlights in the existing hardware
The highland model 3 has this enable, so it's a trivial activity to enable on the existing 3/Ys

 

[GeorgeSymonds]

On the matrix headlight thread someone posted a tweet linking to official paperwork which points to Tesla getting approval to do just that.

Matrix headlights - finally???

I think matrix is easir than wipers. Seeing rain on glass is actually hard which is why no one else uses cameras for wipers. Everyone uses cameras for matrix and Tesla knows camers so they should be ok at that. I’d like to think you’re right but Tesla can’t even get basic auto headlights right...

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[DaveW]

https://x.com/teslaownersuk/status/1752995837876039860?s=46&t=CDpoba9pxlm-wgd9_Joxrg

Theres hope yet

 

[goRt]

Timing's everything - I guess it was me tweeting Musky yesterday that brought this about ;-)

 

[Lance From Jax]

Is "adaptive headlights" where the beam splits with oncoming cars?

 

[goRt]

Is "adaptive headlights" where the beam splits with oncoming cars?

Yes sir

 

[Lance From Jax]

Yes sir

Is this only in Europe? As in not the states?

 

[goRt]

Is this only in Europe? As in not the states?

Unknown

 

[Bikeman]

Tesla can't decide on their own to turn on the functionality of the matrix headlights. USA/North America and Europe have different laws allowing their use and certification.

 

[Mrklaw]

I mean - everyone has things on their ‘must have’ list but if you’re looking at a Y you likely already know it doesn’t have active matrix and considering the other good points of the car, seems an odd thing to avoid it for. USS far more annoying and they aren’t coming back

But then I’ve never had active matrix on my cars in the past so maybe I don’t know what I’m missing.

 

[Lance From Jax]

Unknown

From 2022.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) formally approved use of adaptive headlights Tuesday following a petition from Toyota, Reuters reported. That petition was filed in 2013, showing how long the regulatory battle over adaptive headlights has dragged on.

US finally allows use of modern matrix headlights

The NHTSA has formally approved the use of matrix/adaptive headlights for use in the U.S., clearing the way for more cars to use better headlights.

www.motorauthority.com

So I presume we will be seeing this in a future OTA Update. I'm psyched!

 

[goRt]

From 2022.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) formally approved use of adaptive headlights Tuesday following a petition from Toyota, Reuters reported. That petition was filed in 2013, showing how long the regulatory battle over adaptive headlights has dragged on.

US finally allows use of modern matrix headlights

The NHTSA has formally approved the use of matrix/adaptive headlights for use in the U.S., clearing the way for more cars to use better headlights.

www.motorauthority.com

So I presume we will be seeing this in a future OTA Update. I'm psyched!

There's debate elsewhere about the Telsa lights not being compliant with that standard

 

[qwickshot]

Do we really need yet another thread on this?

Matrix headlights - finally???

Hopefully some positive news that matrix headlights may be enabled soon! https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/1406/tesla-model-x-set-to-receive-matrix-headlights-software-support-on-the-horizon

teslamotorsclub.com

The existing car doesn’t advertise adaptive headlights as a feature. Don’t buy a car on the basis it has or will get adaptive lights in the future because of rumours of a future software update started a few years ago by some enthusiasts. Buy it because of what exists today.

The next thing will be don’t buy, Juniper will be round the corner (forgetting it will probably be more expensive in real terms) than todays Model Y.

It’s also not trivial, the light set ups between highland and ‘legacy’ is completely different. Calling it trivial is trivialising bringing this to existing cars.

 

[HKP_Tom]

Don't buy one at the mo anyway - incoming Y Shanghai update will have the new wheels and ambient interior lighting (as well as removal of the wood dash)

 

[Philip P]

Don't buy one at the mo anyway - incoming Y Shanghai update will have the new wheels and ambient interior lighting (as well as removal of the wood dash)

Is this a fact? I have a MYP on order and this would be a bonus if true.

 

[Kansalis]

Is this a fact? I have a MYP on order and this would be a bonus if true.

General consensus is that nothing is a fact with Tesla until you have the car in your possession. Any "this is coming soon" type posts are conjecture at best, until cars actually start arriving with those changes.

 

[HKP_Tom]

Well, Chinese configurator shows newer cars now - https://www.tesla.cn/modely/design#overview ones landing now are the old type, but Tesla rarely run two separate configs at the same factory (in fact, I don't think they ever have). it's not the same across factories - for instance the different rear seats and door cards in Model Y from late 2021 were phased in, and Berlin and Fremont make unique specs of Model Y (for instance 7 seater)

 

[Philip P]

Well, Chinese configurator shows newer cars now - https://www.tesla.cn/modely/design#overview ones landing now are the old type, but Tesla rarely run two separate configs at the same factory (in fact, I don't think they ever have). it's not the same across factories - for instance the different rear seats and door cards in Model Y from late 2021 were phased in, and Berlin and Fremont make unique specs of Model Y (for instance 7 seater)

Adds to the dilemma really. I have an EDD of 05/02 to 13/03. As a cash buyer I don’t want it registered before March 1st, will it be the possible Shanghai update? Should I just wait until the refreshed MY is announced?

 

[GeorgeSymonds]

Australian cars have had parking sensors a lot longer then we did and I think they still do on the MY even though we lost them 18 months ago, both cars built alongside each other.

I don’t therefore think it’s safe to assume because China has something we will, and the make over in China is pretty light compared to what’s being talked about with Juniper. They’ve also been making the China cars and the European ones side by side at the end of last year with the differences. I think when we get changes it will be Juniper and be stalkless

 

[M1tch]

Every car I drove in Aus had every safety option going as standard. Adaptive cruise, USS, parking cameras, lane assist, high beam assist etc etc. I was told it was due to legal requirements which is why it was standard but never checked officially.