Guess the light bar pricing for non-Beasts

[carsly]

I'm clutching my $2,500 Shop credit until the light bar becomes available for us FS AWD owners. No, I still don't have my wheel covers nor do I care. But that light bar goodness... What are we thinking on pricing for the light bar + "installation"? $969? $1,420? I'm hoping it's under $2K and is available to at least order before year-end so I can apply my one-time-use voucher to the light bar and some Tesla holiday goodies for the little ones (ok, teenagers).

I don't mind waiting a few months from order to installation, heck it took 2+ months to get my spare time from the time of purchase.

Oh, and do you think pricing will differ for FS vs. non-FS?

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[alockbox]

Maybe unrelated, but I was doing the same thing saving my voucher until I saw the final lightbar. While I understand it's a true off-road lightbar, and won't match the diffused aesthetic of the DRL, I wish there were two options. I decided to go ahead and use my voucher, because I'm fairly certain we'll see a lower-priced aftermarket product that will better match the DRL bar and be road-accessible.

Maybe that's just wishful thinking. But the fact remains that off-road lightbar as is will not be legal for on-road use.

 

[carsly]

Maybe unrelated, but I was doing the same thing saving my voucher until I saw the final lightbar. While I understand it's a true off-road lightbar, and won't match the diffused aesthetic of the DRL, I wish there were two options. I decided to go ahead and use my voucher, because I'm fairly certain we'll see a lower-priced aftermarket product that will better match the DRL bar and be road-accessible.

Maybe that's just wishful thinking. But the fact remains that off-road lightbar as is will not be legal for on-road use.

I think you'll find that most add-on light bars are not road-legal.

 

[alockbox]

I think you'll find that most add-on light bars are not road-legal.

I know. That's why I stated maybe there will be on developed. Not one existing. It will all depend on the angle and lumens.

 

[jf64k]

I'm waiting for the Air Compressor Ultra and the lightbar.

Price? I'll swear that when the CT was delivered in 2023, the lightbar was very briefly listed on the CT reservation page at $500, then removed. That price always seemed too low to me.

But knowing Tesla and their pricing on accessories, I'm guessing it will be at least $1,500 with installation.

 

[carsly]

I'm waiting for the Air Compressor Ultra and the lightbar.

Price? I'll swear that when the CT was delivered in 2023, the lightbar was very briefly listed on the CT reservation page at $500, then removed. That price always seemed too low to me.

But knowing Tesla and their pricing on accessories, I'm guessing it will be at least $1,500 with installation.

I'd take $1,500 installed and the $550 for the compressor. Still leaves a bit for t-shirts and trinkets!

 

[Jack27]

T sportsline has one for $750 and I believe it started out at 1k.
If the Tesla light bar is over 1k they can kick rocks and I would buy from the aftermarket company. But then again you are correct we all have this damn voucher of what we look at as “free money” even though it’s really being held hostage from us” ?. I’m literally down to looking at a Tesla throw blanket to spend some.
But odds are the light bar comes out exactly 2 day after you voucher is expired ?

 

[Guylouis]

I would expect it to come in over $3000


The DRL lightbar is $2500

 

[YDR37]

I think you'll find that most add-on light bars are not road-legal.

Furthermore, in multiple states, add-on lights are not road-legal unless they are completely shielded by an opaque cover. So even if the lights are accidentally turned on, they will not be visible to other drivers. Legally, you can only remove the covers once you are off-road.

According to one manufacturer, such states include California, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia; maybe there are others. So they sell covers for their lights. My impression is that the requirement for opaque covers is not commonly enforced in California, but it does exist.

The Tesla lightbar comes shielded by black tape, but there is no reusable cover. According to Tesla's installation instructions, Tesla employees are not allowed to remove the tape or complete the wiring, presumably for liability reasons:

The blackout film tape must be installed on the lightbar prior to delivering the vehicle to the customer. Only the customer or a third-party entity is permitted to remove the blackout film tape.

Tesla employees are not permitted to connect or assist with the connection of the Cybertruck off road lightbar harness to the roof accessory jumper harness connector. Only the customer or a third-party entity is permitted to complete the lightbar harness connection.

Don't know how difficult it is to finish the wiring. Apparently Tesla will refer customers to a third-party shop if they don't want to do it themselves (presumably this means another installation fee).

 

[Cybertruck2024]

Furthermore, in multiple states, add-on lights are not road-legal unless they are completely shielded by an opaque cover. So even if the lights are accidentally turned on, they will not be visible to other drivers. Legally, you can only remove the covers once you are off-road.

According to one manufacturer, such states include California, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia; maybe there are others. So they sell covers for their lights. My impression is that the requirement for opaque covers is not commonly enforced in California, but it does exist.

The Tesla lightbar comes shielded by black tape, but there is no reusable cover. According to Tesla's installation instructions, Tesla employees are not allowed to remove the tape or complete the wiring, presumably for liability reasons:
Don't know how difficult it is to finish the wiring. Apparently Tesla will refer customers to a third-party shop if they don't want to do it themselves (presumably this means another installation fee).

They should sell pre-cut strips of tape to make them road legal. I have no issue keeping the tape on there 95% of the time, it's just want something that doesn't look awful when it is covered and is easy to replace.

 

[YDR37]

They should sell pre-cut strips of tape to make them road legal. I have no issue keeping the tape on there 95% of the time, it's just want something that doesn't look awful when it is covered and is easy to replace.

A better solution would be a removable/reusable cover, but apparently the lightbar was not designed with this in mind. Maybe a cover could be made out of black plastic and held in place using velcro tape.

 

[Cybertruck2024]

The best solution would be a removable/reusable cover, but apparently the lightbar was not designed with this in mind. Maybe a cover could be made out of black plastic and held in place using velcro tape.

I'd love to see something like this aftermarket. In the meantime, I'll have a roll of street legal tape in my glove compartment.

 

[carsly]

They should sell pre-cut strips of tape to make them road legal. I have no issue keeping the tape on there 95% of the time, it's just want something that doesn't look awful when it is covered and is easy to replace.

A snap-on plastic shield would do it. I'd look to 3D print something, out of TPU but would need the mother of all print beds to deal with the length of the print.

 

[YDR37]

A better solution would be a removable/reusable cover, but apparently the lightbar was not designed with this in mind. Maybe a cover could be made out of black plastic and held in place using velcro tape.

Alternatively, this manufacturer sells a $750 Cybertruck lightbar that is mounted on brackets with quick-disconnect fasteners. So the lightbar can be easily removed and stowed in the the bed when not needed, then reconnected for off-road use. They even have brackets for holding the lightbar in the bed. Seems more elegant than Tesla's glued-on approach.

 

[Art138]

Furthermore, in multiple states, add-on lights are not road-legal unless they are completely shielded by an opaque cover. So even if the lights are accidentally turned on, they will not be visible to other drivers. Legally, you can only remove the covers once you are off-road.

According to one manufacturer, such states include California, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia; maybe there are others. So they sell covers for their lights. My impression is that the requirement for opaque covers is not commonly enforced in California, but it does exist.

The Tesla lightbar comes shielded by black tape, but there is no reusable cover. According to Tesla's installation instructions, Tesla employees are not allowed to remove the tape or complete the wiring, presumably for liability reasons:
Don't know how difficult it is to finish the wiring. Apparently Tesla will refer customers to a third-party shop if they don't want to do it themselves (presumably this means another installation fee).

Wiring is not difficult…..just splicing three wires(3 from the light bar to existing three wire harness). Someone posted a few pics of the process.

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