Intelligent car headlights can cost as little as $200 to produce.
I understand what you are saying about added complexity and difficulty to replace.
This is a matter of public safety though. People die because they are blinded by other drivers headlights. It’s also a quality of life issue. Nobody is happy with the brightness of modern headlights.
I mentioned the car stereo as an example because the components are ridiculously cheap to produce. Terrible quality tweeters that are installed in Bose and Harmon Kardon systems cost about $3 per pair to produce. If you want to buy OEM replacement you pay about $120, for the same $3 speakers.
While there won’t be a big aftermarket selling compatible headlights I think car makers will be installing them at cost into every car, rather than profiting from people who select an expensive and overpriced add-on.
Intelligent car headlights can cost as little as $200 to produce.
I understand what you are saying about added complexity and difficulty to replace.
This is a matter of public safety though. People die because they are blinded by other drivers headlights. It’s also a quality of life issue. Nobody is happy with the brightness of modern headlights.
I mentioned the car stereo as an example because the components are ridiculously cheap to produce. Terrible quality tweeters that are installed in Bose and Harmon Kardon systems cost about $3 per pair to produce. If you want to buy OEM replacement you pay about $120, for the same $3 speakers.
While there won’t be a big aftermarket selling compatible headlights I think car makers will be installing them at cost into every car, rather than profiting from people who select an expensive and overpriced add-on.