Tesla has just secured the necessary certification to equip its electric vehicles with adaptive headlights in Europe, as per the document shared by a member of the Tesla Fahrer & Freunde (TFF) forum.
What’s special about adaptive headlights?
Adaptive headlights are basically upgraded versions of the traditional headlights in cars. They can apparently control their glow to light the road as optimally as possible, as noted by Teslarati.
Simply put, a Tesla car can easily illuminate areas depending on its speed and driving conditions. In effect, it enhances the safety and visibility of the driver.
For context, all Tesla EVs starting in the 2020 model year already offer LED matrix headlights. However, none of them had adaptive headlights as a dedicated feature. It is unsurprising, considering that the feature is currently not yet widely available in the US market.
In contrast, autoevolution asserted that adaptive headlights are already popular in European cars.
Tesla seems to initially launch adaptive headlights in Europe
Considering the prevalence of adaptive headlights in Europe, Tesla apparently aims to initially launch the feature via an over-the-air (OTA) update in the region before its home market.
As you can see in the certification document, the feature is called “Adaptive Main Beam.” The certification hints at the possibility that other models apart from the revamped Model 3 may also receive the innovative feature in the future.
Tesla Model 3 Highland key specs
For those interested, presented below are the key specifications of the Tesla Model 3 Highland in Europe:
| Tesla Model 3 Highland | RWD | AWD |
| Battery | Standard range | Maximum range |
| Range (WLTP) | 513 km | 629 km |
| Acceleration | 6.1 seconds 0 – 100 km/h | 0 – 100km/h in 4.4 seconds |
| Drive | rear wheel drive | Four-wheel drive with dual motor |
| Energy consumption | 13.kWh per 100 km (62 miles) | 14 kWh per 100 km (62 miles) |
| Weight | 1,765kg | 1,828kg |
| Rims | 18 or 19 inch | 18 or 19 inch |
| Displays | 15.4″ central touchscreen at the front 8″ touchscreen at the rear | 15.4″ central touchscreen at the front 8″ touchscreen at the rear |
| Total Width | Mirrors folded: 1,933 mm Mirrors unfolded: 2,089 mm | Mirrors folded: 1,933 mm Mirrors unfolded: 2,089 mm |
| Overall Length | 4,720mm | 4,720mm |
| Luggage | 682 liters | 682 liters |
| Seats | 5 adults | 5 adults |
| Ground Clearance | 138mm | 138mm |
| Total Height | 1,441mm | 1,441mm |
| Track-front and rear | 1,584mm & 1,584mm | 1,584mm & 1,584mm |
| Supercharger Max. / Payment method | Max. 170kW; Payable per use | Max. 250kW; Payable per use |
| Loading speed | Up to 282km in 15 minutes* | Up to 282 km in 15 minutes |
Tesla currently produces the new Model 3 Highland exclusively at Giga Shanghai in China. Its arrival in Europe can substantially aid the company in achieving its annual sales target of 20 million units globally by 2030.
