Weak Headlights are the Cybertruck's Worst Feature

[zeroCO2]

Nope headlights are fine …you are just nitpicking at this point

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[Rockrhoades]

I picked up my AWD Cybertruck on Saturday and it is FREAKING FANTASTIC! The only complaint that I have is that the headlights (both main and high beams) are pretty weak compared to my Model 3 and Y (which are very bright). They are useable, but by no means impressive.

Anyone else have the same thoughts?

Some folks look for things to cry about??

 

[oisiaa]

Some folks look for things to cry about??

I'm really not. I don't drive at night often so it isn't a huge deal.

 

[MyFirstElectricTesla]

I'm really not. I don't drive at night often so it isn't a huge deal.

Did you try to measure the lumens of your vehicles' headlights?

- Get a light meter or use your phone.
- Tape it at the same height of each vehicle' headlights on a wall/garage door/fences ...
- Keep your vehicles parked at the same distance about 3 feet from the light meter.
- Record the readings and let us know.

 

[oisiaa]

Did you try to measure the lumens of your vehicles' headlights?

- Get a light meter or use your phone.
- Tape it at the same height of each vehicle' headlights on a wall/garage door/fences ...
- Keep your vehicles parked at the same distance about 3 feet from the light meter.
- Record the readings and let us know.

Does any of that really matter if my subjective opinion isn't good?

 

[Cybertruck 1974]

I think they are great. Work very well. Weak? Naaa. What's weak is all the aftermarket off road lights in comparison.

 

[MyFirstElectricTesla]

Does any of that really matter if my subjective opinion isn't good?

No, it doesn't.

If you can, I just want to know the fact that CT's headlights are weaker than your MY, M3.

Numbers don't lie.

Of course, there are more factors that members posted CT's headlights are weak or not.

 

[AlphaG]

Taking one measurement wouldn't tell the whole story anyway. I'm going to try to reaim the lights, but, honestly I should not have to.

Whenever my old car (Mercedes) started it leveled the LED lights automatically and they were way better than the Cybertruck. I'm going to side with the OP, but it isn't a deal breaker for me. Still love the truck!

 

[Boyne]

I picked up my AWD Cybertruck on Saturday and it is FREAKING FANTASTIC! The only complaint that I have is that the headlights (both main and high beams) are pretty weak compared to my Model 3 and Y (which are very bright). They are useable, but by no means impressive.

Anyone else have the same thoughts?

NOT AT ALL!!! Headlights on Cybertruck are fantastic, first thing I noticed was how bright they are. Perhaps yours need adjustment.

 

[oisiaa]

NOT AT ALL!!! Headlights on Cybertruck are fantastic, first thing I noticed was how bright they are. Perhaps yours need adjustment.

I don't think I can adjust the low beams without blinding other drivers. The cutoff looks like it is where it should be.

The high beams project forward, but the brightness just isn't there. It isn't an aiming problem, it is a light output problem.

 

[CT425]

OP - IMO, you should take your CT in for service to get your headlights aimed if you're not up to the task.

I am happy with them. Brighter and wider than anything else I have driven.

 

[CyberGus]

Headlights should be basically level.

I adjusted by eyeballing the beam on the side of a building from across the parking lot, they were still level even at that distance. And very bright.

 

[Crissa]

Part of the problem is how low they are mounted...

...That's actually better for you, as a driver - they have less distance to get the the pavement than when they're mounted higher, and will illuminate less fog. (If only the DRL turned off for fog and snow!)

But it does mean any tiny variance in adjustment will throw it off more, so making sure they're adjusted correctly is more important.

-Crissa

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