Rumor: Model X will have full LED headlights

[gizmoboy]

Audi's Matrix light already has 50 individually controllable LEDs. Audi can, for example, detect a pedestrian and highlight him/her by blinking the respective subset of LEDs on the front as well as use navigation data to direct the beam even before the steering wheel is turned. It can also direct light away from other cars while still continuing to light the rest of the road. It is very smart.

One really needs to watch the video (or drive the car) to appreciate it: Audi Matrix LED Headlights

It really does make Model S, as it is, feel quite antiquated in the lighting department. Of course Model S other redeeming qualities, but as people who want the best for - and the best from - Tesla, this is an area where they should improve as well.

Those headlights are pretty amazing. It seems like they paint just about every other car into the category of "old."

 

[yesup]

While LEDs are more efficient than xenon, they
2. Are not as bright as xenons.

LED can be as bright as they want as they can use multiple LEDs.

One advantage of LED is that there is no concern in flashing your headlights or repeatedly turning your headlights on and off; whereas Xenon does not like frequent on-off cycle.

 

[MicTheCat]

Is this kind of highbeam legal in the US. In 2013 it was not http://www.thecarconnection.com/new...lights-banned-in-the-u-s-okay-everywhere-else

 

[CarlK]

Is this kind of highbeam legal in the US. In 2013 it was not http://www.thecarconnection.com/new...lights-banned-in-the-u-s-okay-everywhere-else

I had the same question. Does anyone in the US who were praising this actually owned one?