Safelite Panel V2
Meet the Safelite Panel V2: Smarter, Safer, and a First for New Zealand
The Safelite Panel has already become the light board Kiwi drivers trust to stay seen, safe and legal with bikes on the back. Now we're taking it further.
We're thrilled to announce the Safelite Panel V2, landing for production in July 2026, and it's packed with upgrades that came straight from listening to how you use your racks out on the road. From new mounting options to a genuine New Zealand first - built-in parking sensors, this is the biggest leap forward Safelite has ever made.
Here's everything that's new.
Fits more racks than ever before
The original Safelite Panel was a perfect match for classic two-pole bike racks. But we know your driveways are full of every kind of rack going, and not everyone runs the same setup.
V2 changes that. We've redesigned the panel with additional mounting holes so it now fits beautifully across far more rack styles, including:
- Two-pole racks (the setup our community already loves)
- Single-pole racks
- Vertical-support racks
- Tray-based platform racks
Whatever's on your towbar, V2 is built to mount up cleanly and securely, with no compromises and no improvising.
Foam backing to protect your bikes
Anyone who's loaded a bike knows the quiet anxiety of paint rubbing against gear. With V2 we're introducing an optional foam backing across the boards, creating a soft buffer between the panel and your bikes.
No more bike rash. No more rubbing. Just confidence that your bikes arrive looking as good as they did when they left the garage.
A New Zealand first: built-in parking sensors
This is the one we're most excited about.
V2 introduces built-in parking sensors with a wireless 12V display that sits inside your car, a feature never before offered on a bike rack light board in New Zealand.
Reversing with bikes on the back has always meant guesswork, mirror gymnastics, and a passenger waving their arms about. Not anymore. Our integrated sensors give you a clear, real-time read on what's behind you, displayed right where you can see it from the driver's seat. Park with total confidence, every single time.
One plug powers it all
Here's the clever part. The parking sensors, the wireless display and the light board all run through the same standard trailer plug that has always powered your Safelite Panel.
That means no extra wiring, no battery packs to charge, and no trips to the auto electrician. Plug in once, and the whole system comes to life. It's the plug-and-play simplicity you already love from Safelite, now doing a whole lot more.
Everything you already trust, still built in
V2 keeps every reason Kiwi drivers chose Safelite in the first place:
- Bright, water-resistant LED lights for maximum visibility day and night
- Tough, UV-stable, waterproof construction built for NZ roads
- Fast, tool-free fitting that takes seconds
- Number-plate ready with pre-drilled mounting
- Proudly designed and made right here in New Zealand
Be the first to know when V2 lands
Production runs begin in the coming weeks, with V2 arriving in July 2026. Demand is going to be strong, and we want our community first in line.
Register your interest below and we'll notify you the moment the Safelite Panel V2 is ready to order. No spam, no pressure, just first access to the smartest, safest light board New Zealand has ever seen.
Be seen. Be safe. Be legal. And now, park with confidence too.