Watch Adaptive High Beams in 2nd Gen Rivian R1 [Video]

Rivian has recently rolled out adaptive high beams for 2nd-generation R1S electric SUV and R1T vehicles. Now, we have a demonstration video showing this feature in action.

The firmware version 2024.27 brings new high beams to assist with an adaption option that activates high beams in low-light road conditions when the vehicle doesn’t detect street lighting or light from the road. It also partially switches off high beams based on the incoming traffic detected by the front camera.

Adaptive high beams feature uses matrix LED headlight technology that can individually address and control LEDs. These are controlled by an electronic control unit and traffic detection device to optimize light for improved driving visibility at night time.

The adaptive headlight helps to improve visibility without colliding with the upcoming vehicle’s headlights to reduce glare. To do this, the system dims individual pixels in the upcoming traffic lane and enables them back once the vehicle is passed.

Video clips posted on social media site X and YouTube show second-generation R1S with adaptive headlights. The video demonstrates how well the vehicle performs in different scenarios.

The vehicle makes its way through straight, turns, and steep roads and the headlight pixels adjust quickly when required. For example, the curve adapt worked well in each turn and illuminated the road ahead to increase visibility for incoming traffic.

The high beams have a long-range and detect the incoming traffic from a distance compared to a sedan with matrix LED.

First enabled Matrix headlights in the US! Quite the accomplishment from @Rivian soooo cool! pic.twitter.com/SltxdbpYqD

— Chris Glazebrook (@aethervisor) August 16, 2024

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Earlier this year, Tesla released adaptive headlights for Model 3 but the company has not brought this tech for the US model. Although it rolled out curved assist for some users but adaptive headlight remains absent from most Tesla vehicles.

However, the arrival of adaptive high beams for 2nd Gen Rivian R1 indicates that the feature might arrive soon for Tesla owners in the US.