That statement has finally come true, with several users on X now having received their refreshed Model Ys, and showing off the capabilities of the matrix LED array in all its glory.
Adaptive Headlights come with two particular features. The first feature is already enabled globally - Teslas equipped with matrix headlights will track curves on the road and “adjust” the beam left and right, as well as up and down, based on the road ahead of you. This is part of the same functionality behind how FSD works and is based on reading the road lines or shape ahead of your vehicle.
The second feature is now enabled on the refreshed Model Y, which is adaptive high beams. Vehicles with matrix headlights will selectively dim or brighten the LEDs that make up the matrix based on other traffic. That means you can effectively drive with your high beams on, and your vehicle will automatically prevent people ahead of you from getting blinded by glare - because the beam pointing in their direction is dimmed to a normal headlight level.
This is a fantastic safety feature, especially if you’re driving in more rural areas or on two-lane highways outside of cities, where high beams are used more often. It keeps both the driver safe by ensuring they have maximum situational awareness of what is ahead of them and other road users safe by making sure they don’t get blinded by a headlight.
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Other Vehicles When?
While Lars didn’t confirm that the refreshed Model Y’s headlights are the same as other Teslas in his interview with Jay Leno, he did confirm other models will be getting the feature. This seems to be more of a vehicle-by-vehicle process, as the functionality is already enabled outside of North America, in markets such as Europe and Asia-Pacific.
This also includes the Cybertruck, whose lower headlight array does indeed feature matrix functionality - so Tesla owners of all models with matrix headlights can look forward to getting Adaptive High Beams in the near future.
High-Res to Low-Res
Tesla introduced their matrix headlights with a high-resolution LED matrix in the past, which allowed precise control over many individual pixels. Over time, Tesla has instead transitioned to a lower-resolution version of the same system. While these low-resolution variants can’t project text during a Light Show, they’re likely cheaper to produce and easier to replace.
Whether you have high-res or low-res matrix headlights, once Tesla enables the feature, you should see a similar experience. You can check our guide to determine if your vehicle has matrix headlights.
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Like clockwork, it’s time for the opportunity to submit questions for Tesla’s Q1 2025 Earnings Call. Q1 has historically been difficult for Tesla and other auto manufacturers in general, but doom-and-gloom aside, there’s plenty more to be excited about, including upcoming improvements to FSD and the first phase of Tesla’s Robotaxi network.
Earnings Q1 2025 Questions
Tesla is gearing up for its Q1 2025 Earnings Call, providing an opportunity for shareholders to once again submit and vote on questions they want to be addressed during the event. Tesla has already announced the lower-than-expected delivery numbers for Q1 2025, and also held a Public All-Hands Meeting for the first time, so we’re interested to find out what answers to some of these questions during their Q&A session.
Most Popular Questions
When will FSD unsupervised be available for personal use on personally-owned cars?
Is Tesla still on track for releasing “more affordable models” this year? Or will you be focusing on simplified versions to enhance affordability, similar to the RWD Cybertruck?
Robotaxi still on track for this year?
How is Tesla positioning itself to flexibly adapt to global economic risks in the form of tariffs, political biases, etc.?
Regarding the Tesla Optimus pilot line, could you confirm if it is currently operational? If so, what is the current production rate of Optimus bots per week? Additionally, how might the recent tariffs impact the scalability of this production line moving forward?
Did Tesla experience any meaningful changes in order inflow rate in Q1 relating to all of the rumors of “brand damage”?
When will Tesla Insurance be available in all 50 states. I’m from Idaho, and I’m surrounded by states where it is available, but it isn’t available in my state.
How is the company planning to deal with the impact of Elon’s partnership with the current administration?
is there a possibility of a stock split if so what would it be
Questions and voting are conducted through Say, a third-party platform that validates share ownership. Once your ownership is verified, you can use your shares to vote, with your vote weight corresponding to the number of shares you hold. Submitting a question initially gives it votes equivalent to your number of shares.
Below, we also compiled a list of the top questions going into the Earnings Call, which takes place a week from today.
The Earnings Call itself will take place on April 22, at 5:30 PM EDT (2:30 PM PT). Links to the live stream will be made available closer to the event. A recap of the key points will also be provided as usual, so stay tuned for that in the hours after the call.
With Q1 2025 now behind us, another round of Tesla’s Supercharger Voting has wrapped up. The previous vote took place back in December, and we now get to see which locations came out on top.
Another quarter means another round of Tesla's Supercharger Voting, giving Tesla owners the chance to influence where new Supercharger sites will be built. Following the Q1 2025 voting round, Tesla is now opening the polls for Q2 2025.
How to Vote
To participate in the Q2 2025 Supercharger Voting, visit the Tesla Supercharger Voting page and sign in to your Tesla account. You can vote for up to five different locations, with a limit of one vote per location, every three months. The most popular Superchargers are displayed on the leaderboard, and you can also suggest new locations for future voting cycles.