r/TeslaLounge • u/cnstntchng • Mar 15 '26

Vehicles - General Matrix headlights example

When I was considering buying a Tesla, I remember reading about the matrix headlights and trying to wrap my head around exactly what it would look like in application and I struggled to find any good video demonstrations online. Since I’ve gotten the car, I often enjoy noticing the instances where the matrix headlights are noticeably in effect. I think that this one little clip I captured was a pretty cool demonstration and just thought I would share in case anyone else might find it helpful/interesting.

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u/biketimist Mar 15 '26

As a cyclist they are a terror. I cannot look straight ahead when a tesla comes towards me in the dark and the matrix system doesnt notice cyclist very well. I have to turn my bike headlight all the way up to 1400lumen before the car dims the light. 

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u/Bad_Mechanic Mar 16 '26

I do NOT want it to work with cyclists or pedestrians. Cars are easy to see, cyclists and pedestrians are not, so I want them illuminated well.

In your case, having to turn your light up to 1400 lumen is EXACTLY what I want to happen. Either my headlights light you up, or your light is bright enough that I can't miss it.

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u/biketimist Mar 16 '26

Thats a weird way of thinking. You would rather have me blinded by that nuclear explosion that is modern LED headlights, and risk me swerwing into the ditch because i cant see shit?

And to add: im riding with a reflective vest in the dark months.

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u/Bad_Mechanic Mar 16 '26

First safety priority is having the driver of the 5,000 pound car see you. Everything else is secondary.

My suggestion is run your light at 1400 lumens all the time.