Photo: Cybertruck lightbar accessory on in the dark / night

[Cybertruck 1974]

You can put any light bar on that truck. Any volt also at 48 or below. The connector is in the passenger upper rail/rack section as shown previously locating all power connectors Tesla provided. A transformer is only needed to reduce power from 48 to 12 volts which is all light bar power needs.

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[XCeilidhX]

Thank you for that comprehensive report. The light bar is only available on the cyberbeast, reported previously on this forum, so I’m out. However, I might order those cross bars, mount my lights on that, store it in the frunk 99% of the time and clamp it on those nights I find myself in need of off road lights.
Thereby eliminating the aero drag most of the time and utilizing the mini frunk for something other than jumper cables - ha ha.!
Hopefully the headlights are as state of the art as Musk desired and we will all be content with the highway lights.

Unplugged performance is making cross bars with optional light bar add ons:

https://unpluggedperformance.com/product/tesla-cybertruck-up-invincible-hd-roof-rack-set/

in case that helps anyone.

 

[RayzorBEV]

Looks dope... but the aero drag looks worse than the factory lightbar

 

[Roy2001]

Please wipe your iPhone camera lens!

 

[sstevens805]

configurable how exactly?

Adding my own pic

Do you have any pictures of it casting its beam down the road? Perhaps one with just the headlights on and another with all lights on so we can see how much of an improvement it is?

 

[Jhodgesatmb]

Not going to find that on an off-road LED light bar

not only are there state law prohibitions on eg selling to or install by people not in emergency services bars that contain certain color LEDs, these types of offroad diodes are set up for max lumen while regulating excess heat (capabilities limited in diodes with color-changing abilities)

Hella is the maker of the bar, and you can check their website and deduce which existing Hella product has been modified for the CT


Separately, it’s going to be interesting to see how Tesla handles sales of the light bar, as their is a broad range of state by state laws on offroad light bars. Maybe they offer a light bar cover, which handles most states, possibly.

I suspect it’s also possible there will be states where Tesla simply doesn’t offer the lightbar as an option

Curious if the overall landscape, I found this colloquial summary from a known offroad lightbar maker. Goes to show the Tesla / OEM quandary getting into light bar accessories


State by State Breakdown
Every state takes its own approach to laws about LED light bars. Learn more about your state’s specific requirements here, and see a handy summary grid here.

The key is to identify how your state addresses LED light bars – are they considered off-road lights and specifically regulated as such, or does your state group them in with auxiliary lights? Some states take the law further and require LED bulbs to be covered with opaque material while the vehicle is on a public roadway.

In many states, it’s illegal to drive on public roads with LED light bars turned on. Don’t try this in Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Wyoming.

New York’s solution was to permit aux lights – so long as they do not exceed 402 lumens, total. There are no LED light bars on the market that meet this cutoff, so in New York, skip the aux lights and treat yourself to bed rails or a new rear cargo rack instead.

In New Jersey, an LED light bar is allowed, as long as it is a low profile model and sits lower than the truck’s headlights. Florida and Maine specify that aux lights must adhere to existing vehicle light laws around placement and intensity. In Vermont, after-market lights must be DOT-approved.

Cover your LED lights while driving on public roads in California and Pennsylvania. In Virginia, any aux lights mounted higher than the factory headlights on the vehicle must be covered. In West Virginia, all lights mounted 42” or higher from the ground must be covered.

Many states regulate the number, placement, direction, and overall intensity of aux lights, off-road lights, or LED light bars (measured in candlepower, which can be converted to lumens by multiplying candlepower by 12.57).

States that limit the number of lights permitted on a vehicle, whether by specifically restricting aux lights or restricting the total number of lights: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

States that limit the total candlepower of lights permitted on a vehicle: Arizona, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Hawaii, Idaho, and New York.

States that restrict the mounting placement of lights and where they strike the road, sometimes based upon total candlepower: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Washington, D.C., Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia.

Our best advice in any state? Check the laws in your state and municipality before adding LED light bars to your truck.



LIGHT BAR LAWS BY STATE

Alabama	Off-roading lights limited to two glare-free cowl or fender lamps.	Alabama Legal Information
Alaska	The front of a vehicle is limited to four lights. No part of a high intensity light can strike the road.	Alaska Legal Information
Arizona	Any light greater than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens) must be directed so that no part of the beam strikes the road 75 feet from the vehicle.	Arizona Legal Information
Arkansas	No auxiliary driving lights may be used on pubic roads.	Arkansas Legal Information
California	When on public roadways, off-road lights must be off and covered with an opaque cover.	California Legal Information
Colorado	Auxiliary lights are limited to two, and the beams must be directed to the left side less than 100 feet away from the vehicle.	Colorado Legal Information
Connecticut	No more than four lights on the front of a vehicle. They cannot exceed 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens).	Connecticut Legal Information
Delaware	Allows two spotlights and two headlights. Light bars must be off while on the road.	Delaware Legal Information
D.C.	All lights greater than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens) must be directed so no part of the beam hits 75 feet away from the vehicle.	D.C. Legal Information
Florida	Only four lights are allowed in front of a vehicle, and must adhere to existing light laws.	Florida Legal Information
Georgia	Only one spotlight, not to be aimed at any approaching vehicle. One "auxiliary driving light" is allowed but must be mounted between 16 and 42 inches from the ground.	Georgia Legal Information
Hawaii	Lights are not allowed to exceed 2,400 candlepower (30,168 lumens). Light bars must be turned off on roads.	Hawaii Legal Information
Idaho	If any of the front lights have a light with greater than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens), then only four lights are allowed.	Idaho Legal Information
Illinois	No more than four lights on the front of a vehicle may be lit. All lights must be dimmable and aimed away from other drivers' eyes.	Illinois Legal Information
Indiana	One auxiliary driving lamp is allowed, but must be mounted between 24 and 42 inches from the road's surface.	Indiana Legal Information
Iowa	Any bright light must be directed away from the eyes of other drivers. Only three auxiliary driving lamps are allowed on a vehicle.	Iowa Legal Information
Kansas	All lights must be directed so that no part of the high intensity beam strikes the roadway more than 75 feet out from the vehicle.	Kansas Legal Information
Kentucky	Illegal to drive with LED light bars turned on.	Kentucky Legal Information
Louisiana	Illegal to drive with LED light bars turned on.	Louisiana Legal Information
Maine	No auxiliary light can be brighter than the standard lighting equipment.	Maine Legal Information
Maryland	No more than two auxiliary lamps mounted between 16 and 42 inches above ground level.	Maryland Legal Information
Massachusetts	Illegal to drive with LED light bars turned on. Strict regulations on all aftermarket lighting.	Massachusetts Legal Information
Michigan	No more than four forward facing lights.	Michigan Legal Information
Minnesota	May have up to two auxiliary driving lamps between 16 and 42 inches above a level surface.	Minnesota Legal Information
Mississippi	Two auxiliary driving lamps allowed, but must be mounted between 12 and 42 inches above a level surface.	Mississippi Legal Information
Missouri	Up to three auxiliary driving lamps mounted between 12 and 42 inches above a level surface.	Missouri Legal Information
Montana	Light bars may not be used on public roadways.	Montana Legal Information
Nevada	Two auxiliary lamps mounted between 16 and 42 inches above a level surface.	Nevada Legal Information
New Hampshire	Up to three auxiliary driving lamps mounted between 12 and 42 inches high.	New Hampshire Legal Information
New Jersey	May use a light bar as long as it is low profile and sits lower than the headlights.	New Jersey Legal Information(PDF Download)
New Mexico	One auxiliary driving lamp mounted between 16 and 42 inches above the ground. Must be able to be turned off at least 500 feet from approaching vehicles.	New Mexico Legal Information
New York	While not technically illegal, all auxiliary lights cannot exceed 32 candlepower (402 lumens). There are no light bars made with less than 32 candlepower.	New York Legal Information
North Carolina	Light bars must be off while driving on public roads.	North Carolina Legal Information
North Dakota	No part of the light can hit the ground 75 feet from the vehicle.	North Dakota Legal Information
Ohio	No more than five front-facing lights. No high intensity beam may strike the roadway 75 feet from the vehicle.	Ohio Legal Information
Oklahoma	Off-road lights may not be used on roadways.	Oklahoma Legal Information
Oregon	Off-road lights may only be used off-roads.	Oregon Legal Information
Pennsylvania	Off-road lights must be off and covered while on public roads.	Pennsylvania Legal Information
Rhode Island	All lights with more than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens) must be directed so they don't hit the roadway more than 75 feet in front of the vehicle.	Rhode Island Legal Information
South Carolina	All lights with more than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens) must be directed so they don't hit the roadway more than 75 feet in front of the vehicle.	South Carolina Legal Information
South Dakota	All lights with more than 25 candlepower (314.25 lumens) must be directed so that no part of the beam hits the level surface 50 feet in front of a vehicle.	South Dakota Legal Information
Tennessee	No more than two auxiliary lights allowed, and no portion of the beam may be directed where it can strike oncoming drivers.	Tennessee Legal Information
Texas	Two auxiliary driving lamps are permitted, but must be mounted between 16 and 42 inches above a level surface.	Texas Legal Information
Utah	Any light with greater than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens) must be directed so that no portion of the beam strikes the roadway.	Utah Legal Information
Vermont	Aftermarket lights must be DOT approved.	Vermont Legal Information
Virginia	Any lights mounted higher than factory headlights must be covered. May have 2 uncovered lights in addition to headlights. Uncovered lights must be set to turn off if brights are turned on.	Virginia Legal Information
Washington	Two auxiliary lights are allowed, but must be mounted between 16 and 42 inches off the ground.	Washington Legal Information
West Virginia	All lamps mounted higher than 42 inches off the ground must be covered.	West Virginia Legal Information
Wisconsin	No more than 4 forward facing lights.	Wisconsin Legal Information
Wyoming	Light bars are not legal on public roadways	Wyoming Legal Information

That is great information. I certainly will not get one when I get my Cybertruck because it is just too complicated, but it also seems as though my question was answered in there somewhere.

 

[cvalue13]

Do you have any pictures of it casting its beam down the road? Perhaps one with just the headlights on and another with all lights on so we can see how much of an improvement it is?

I dont

the outter ~8 diodes or so a ~ditch lights, with the center diodes cast down road

you should be able to look up info on the Hella slim line for some idea of the pattern and lumens/effect

can't guarantee they didn't make changes for the Tesla piece, but it'll be a rough equiv

 

[cvalue13]

why are we just seeing this?

ive posted it before

 

[sstevens805]

I dont

the outter ~8 diodes or so a ~ditch lights, with the center diodes cast down road

you should be able to look up info on the Hella slim line for some idea of the pattern and lumens/effect

can't guarantee they didn't make changes for the Tesla piece, but it'll be a rough equiv

Let me check that out now, thank you!

 

[cvalue13]

I'd like to see a picture of this lightbar taken from the side of the truck and in the daytime, with the light off.
I really want to check the fitment, that is how much higher it sits than the roofline, and it is difficult to tell anything from these pictures.

(2) Optional Lightbar Accessory - first closeup looks | Tesla Cybertruck Forum - News, Discussions, Community - Cybertruckownersclub.com

 

[cvalue13]

The light bar is only available on the cyberbeast, reported previously on this forum, so I’m out.

I think this is a bit confused

with the Foundation units, it only comes standard with Cyberbeast Foundation

with normal retail units (whenever they come), I think it will be an option for either AWD or Cyberbeast (and presumably one could purchase it separately for their Foundation AWD)

 

[SSonnentag]

These regulations seem to be woefully antiquated. Modern LED headlights are all illegal as they project farther than 75 feet down the road and produce in excess of 3771 lumens.

 

[tenetke]

Not going to find that on an off-road LED light bar

not only are there state law prohibitions on eg selling to or install by people not in emergency services bars that contain certain color LEDs, these types of offroad diodes are set up for max lumen while regulating excess heat (capabilities limited in diodes with color-changing abilities)

Hella is the maker of the bar, and you can check their website and deduce which existing Hella product has been modified for the CT


Separately, it’s going to be interesting to see how Tesla handles sales of the light bar, as their is a broad range of state by state laws on offroad light bars. Maybe they offer a light bar cover, which handles most states, possibly.

I suspect it’s also possible there will be states where Tesla simply doesn’t offer the lightbar as an option

Curious if the overall landscape, I found this colloquial summary from a known offroad lightbar maker. Goes to show the Tesla / OEM quandary getting into light bar accessories


State by State Breakdown
Every state takes its own approach to laws about LED light bars. Learn more about your state’s specific requirements here, and see a handy summary grid here.

The key is to identify how your state addresses LED light bars – are they considered off-road lights and specifically regulated as such, or does your state group them in with auxiliary lights? Some states take the law further and require LED bulbs to be covered with opaque material while the vehicle is on a public roadway.

In many states, it’s illegal to drive on public roads with LED light bars turned on. Don’t try this in Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Wyoming.

New York’s solution was to permit aux lights – so long as they do not exceed 402 lumens, total. There are no LED light bars on the market that meet this cutoff, so in New York, skip the aux lights and treat yourself to bed rails or a new rear cargo rack instead.

In New Jersey, an LED light bar is allowed, as long as it is a low profile model and sits lower than the truck’s headlights. Florida and Maine specify that aux lights must adhere to existing vehicle light laws around placement and intensity. In Vermont, after-market lights must be DOT-approved.

Cover your LED lights while driving on public roads in California and Pennsylvania. In Virginia, any aux lights mounted higher than the factory headlights on the vehicle must be covered. In West Virginia, all lights mounted 42” or higher from the ground must be covered.

Many states regulate the number, placement, direction, and overall intensity of aux lights, off-road lights, or LED light bars (measured in candlepower, which can be converted to lumens by multiplying candlepower by 12.57).

States that limit the number of lights permitted on a vehicle, whether by specifically restricting aux lights or restricting the total number of lights: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

States that limit the total candlepower of lights permitted on a vehicle: Arizona, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Hawaii, Idaho, and New York.

States that restrict the mounting placement of lights and where they strike the road, sometimes based upon total candlepower: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Washington, D.C., Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia.

Our best advice in any state? Check the laws in your state and municipality before adding LED light bars to your truck.



LIGHT BAR LAWS BY STATE

Alabama	Off-roading lights limited to two glare-free cowl or fender lamps.	Alabama Legal Information
Alaska	The front of a vehicle is limited to four lights. No part of a high intensity light can strike the road.	Alaska Legal Information
Arizona	Any light greater than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens) must be directed so that no part of the beam strikes the road 75 feet from the vehicle.	Arizona Legal Information
Arkansas	No auxiliary driving lights may be used on pubic roads.	Arkansas Legal Information
California	When on public roadways, off-road lights must be off and covered with an opaque cover.	California Legal Information
Colorado	Auxiliary lights are limited to two, and the beams must be directed to the left side less than 100 feet away from the vehicle.	Colorado Legal Information
Connecticut	No more than four lights on the front of a vehicle. They cannot exceed 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens).	Connecticut Legal Information
Delaware	Allows two spotlights and two headlights. Light bars must be off while on the road.	Delaware Legal Information
D.C.	All lights greater than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens) must be directed so no part of the beam hits 75 feet away from the vehicle.	D.C. Legal Information
Florida	Only four lights are allowed in front of a vehicle, and must adhere to existing light laws.	Florida Legal Information
Georgia	Only one spotlight, not to be aimed at any approaching vehicle. One "auxiliary driving light" is allowed but must be mounted between 16 and 42 inches from the ground.	Georgia Legal Information
Hawaii	Lights are not allowed to exceed 2,400 candlepower (30,168 lumens). Light bars must be turned off on roads.	Hawaii Legal Information
Idaho	If any of the front lights have a light with greater than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens), then only four lights are allowed.	Idaho Legal Information
Illinois	No more than four lights on the front of a vehicle may be lit. All lights must be dimmable and aimed away from other drivers' eyes.	Illinois Legal Information
Indiana	One auxiliary driving lamp is allowed, but must be mounted between 24 and 42 inches from the road's surface.	Indiana Legal Information
Iowa	Any bright light must be directed away from the eyes of other drivers. Only three auxiliary driving lamps are allowed on a vehicle.	Iowa Legal Information
Kansas	All lights must be directed so that no part of the high intensity beam strikes the roadway more than 75 feet out from the vehicle.	Kansas Legal Information
Kentucky	Illegal to drive with LED light bars turned on.	Kentucky Legal Information
Louisiana	Illegal to drive with LED light bars turned on.	Louisiana Legal Information
Maine	No auxiliary light can be brighter than the standard lighting equipment.	Maine Legal Information
Maryland	No more than two auxiliary lamps mounted between 16 and 42 inches above ground level.	Maryland Legal Information
Massachusetts	Illegal to drive with LED light bars turned on. Strict regulations on all aftermarket lighting.	Massachusetts Legal Information
Michigan	No more than four forward facing lights.	Michigan Legal Information
Minnesota	May have up to two auxiliary driving lamps between 16 and 42 inches above a level surface.	Minnesota Legal Information
Mississippi	Two auxiliary driving lamps allowed, but must be mounted between 12 and 42 inches above a level surface.	Mississippi Legal Information
Missouri	Up to three auxiliary driving lamps mounted between 12 and 42 inches above a level surface.	Missouri Legal Information
Montana	Light bars may not be used on public roadways.	Montana Legal Information
Nevada	Two auxiliary lamps mounted between 16 and 42 inches above a level surface.	Nevada Legal Information
New Hampshire	Up to three auxiliary driving lamps mounted between 12 and 42 inches high.	New Hampshire Legal Information
New Jersey	May use a light bar as long as it is low profile and sits lower than the headlights.	New Jersey Legal Information(PDF Download)
New Mexico	One auxiliary driving lamp mounted between 16 and 42 inches above the ground. Must be able to be turned off at least 500 feet from approaching vehicles.	New Mexico Legal Information
New York	While not technically illegal, all auxiliary lights cannot exceed 32 candlepower (402 lumens). There are no light bars made with less than 32 candlepower.	New York Legal Information
North Carolina	Light bars must be off while driving on public roads.	North Carolina Legal Information
North Dakota	No part of the light can hit the ground 75 feet from the vehicle.	North Dakota Legal Information
Ohio	No more than five front-facing lights. No high intensity beam may strike the roadway 75 feet from the vehicle.	Ohio Legal Information
Oklahoma	Off-road lights may not be used on roadways.	Oklahoma Legal Information
Oregon	Off-road lights may only be used off-roads.	Oregon Legal Information
Pennsylvania	Off-road lights must be off and covered while on public roads.	Pennsylvania Legal Information
Rhode Island	All lights with more than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens) must be directed so they don't hit the roadway more than 75 feet in front of the vehicle.	Rhode Island Legal Information
South Carolina	All lights with more than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens) must be directed so they don't hit the roadway more than 75 feet in front of the vehicle.	South Carolina Legal Information
South Dakota	All lights with more than 25 candlepower (314.25 lumens) must be directed so that no part of the beam hits the level surface 50 feet in front of a vehicle.	South Dakota Legal Information
Tennessee	No more than two auxiliary lights allowed, and no portion of the beam may be directed where it can strike oncoming drivers.	Tennessee Legal Information
Texas	Two auxiliary driving lamps are permitted, but must be mounted between 16 and 42 inches above a level surface.	Texas Legal Information
Utah	Any light with greater than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens) must be directed so that no portion of the beam strikes the roadway.	Utah Legal Information
Vermont	Aftermarket lights must be DOT approved.	Vermont Legal Information
Virginia	Any lights mounted higher than factory headlights must be covered. May have 2 uncovered lights in addition to headlights. Uncovered lights must be set to turn off if brights are turned on.	Virginia Legal Information
Washington	Two auxiliary lights are allowed, but must be mounted between 16 and 42 inches off the ground.	Washington Legal Information
West Virginia	All lamps mounted higher than 42 inches off the ground must be covered.	West Virginia Legal Information
Wisconsin	No more than 4 forward facing lights.	Wisconsin Legal Information
Wyoming	Light bars are not legal on public roadways	Wyoming Legal Information

I have a Rigid light bar for my Bronco that is backlit with 8 different colors you can toggle between… There are so many vehicles with roof mounted lights in Texas.

 

[cvalue13]

I have a Rigid light bar for my Bronco that is backlit with 8 different colors you can toggle between… There are so many vehicles with roof mounted lights in Texas.

backlit, yes - believe we’re here instead talking about the actual high lumen diodes casting light from the truck

the sort of backlighting you describe (like wheel well lights, etc) are permitted if under 300 candlepower.


in any event, what some 3rd party manufacture is willing to produce and sell in a state, and what some consumer is willing to skirt or chance in a state, are essentially irrelevant to what an OEM is willing to sell in a state

 

[tenetke]

backlit, yes - believe we’re here instead talking about the actual high lumen diodes casting light from the truck

the sort of backlighting you describe (like wheel well lights, etc) are permitted if under 300 candlepower.


in any event, what some 3rd party manufacture is willing to produce and sell in a state, and what some consumer is willing to skirt or chance in a state, are essentially irrelevant to what an OEM is willing to sell in a state

Your original post only said you’re not going to find that on an off-road led light bar. The Toyota TRD Pro has an oem lightbar that is very easily more than 300 candlepower.

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