Key Takeaways
1. Tesla’s 2025 Spring Release software update introduces adaptive high beams for Model Y and Model 3 vehicles in the US, enhancing nighttime visibility.
2. Owners can check for matrix headlights by navigating to Controls > Lights > Adaptive Headlights after the update is installed.
3. The adaptive headlights adjust brightness based on oncoming traffic and road conditions, improving visibility while reducing glare.
4. Other features in the update include powered outlets and a customizable trunk lid opening height based on location.
5. The update extends adaptive headlights to older Model Y models, which are still prevalent on the roads today.
Tesla has begun the rollout of its major 2025 Spring Release software update, which finally introduces the long-awaited adaptive high beams feature for vehicles equipped with matrix headlights in the United States.
This feature has already been available in other parts of the world, and new Model Y and Model 3 owners have been enjoying it. Now, Tesla is extending adaptive headlights to the older Model Y, which still makes up a significant portion of the cars on the road today.
How to Check for Matrix Headlights
To see if your Model Y is equipped with matrix headlights, it’s quite easy. After the Spring Update is installed, users can navigate to Controls > Lights > Adaptive Headlights to enable the feature as needed.
In the case of the Model 3, Tesla notes that “when traffic is approaching and the high beam headlights are on, individual pixels of the high beam headlights dim to reduce glare.”
Enhanced Visibility at Night
The update also mentions that “when the low beam headlights are on, and you are driving on a highway, the headlights adjust to illuminate more of the road.” Furthermore, it highlights that “the headlights also adjust to curves on the road ahead to provide greater visibility at night.”
As for the legacy Model Y and other vehicles with matrix headlights in the US, Tesla simply states, “by detecting other road users, and selectively dimming individual pixels of the headlight, your high beams stay on more often for greater visibility at night.” It doesn’t mention the adaptive cornering feature, leaving uncertainty on whether it will be included or come in a later update.
Other Features in the Update
In addition to the adaptive headlights, there are a variety of other new features available for the US and Canada in this Spring Release software update.
While the standout updates include the adaptive high beams and powered outlets, a surprising addition is the ability to remember the trunk lid opening height based on the location of the Model Y—a much-requested feature.
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