Which center console USB-C port you are connected? Front or rear?

 

Which center console USB-C port you are connected? Front or rear?
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Which center console USB-C port you are connected? Front or rear?

Rear. And my God, I didn't even see the front USB-C charging port! I'll give it a try and report back. Thank you!

 

its the charging puck - you need to use one that has the "made for magsafe" logo, qi2 or the newer qi2 25w. i cant confirm the output of the usbc ports. i use a dc to usbc 30w charger with the oem apple magsafe charger (newer braided one and rated for 25w).

 

I only get about 10 watts out of the USB-C port, plugged straight into it. I have a 160 watt charger plugged into the 12v outlet for when I have high power needs.

Toyota claims it is 15 watts max in the manual.

Personally, I don't use wireless charging because it keeps the battery hotter than wired charging.

 

I only get about 10 watts out of the USB-C port, plugged straight into it. I have a 160 watt charger plugged into the 12v outlet for when I have high power needs.

Toyota claims it is 15 watts max in the manual.

Personally, I don't use wireless charging because it keeps the battery hotter than wired charging.

I just love the convenience of not having to plug in a charging cable directly to the phone. And the wireless charging pad under the dashboard is borderline useless.

 

If I'm not mistaken, the iPhone 15 Pro is compatible with Qi 2.2. I would try looking for a MagSafe charger that is Qi 2.2 capable as it's supposed to be more efficient with heat management.

 

A 15w USB port won't be able to transfer 15w of charge through an induction coil to the phone. Its convenient, but pretty inefficient and loses around 20-30% of the energy. Worse if there's anything affecting proximity, like a case.

If a Qi charger is advertised for 25w, the question I'd like to know is where are they measuring 25w. Is the Qi charger drawing 25w from the power source (maybe getting 15-20w into the phone) or is the phone actually charging at 25w, which means the charger is drawing more like 30-35w from its source.

 

A 15w USB port won't be able to transfer 15w of charge through an induction coil to the phone. Its convenient, but pretty inefficient and loses around 20-30% of the energy. Worse if there's anything affecting proximity, like a case.

If a Qi charger is advertised for 25w, the question I'd like to know is where are they measuring 25w. Is the Qi charger drawing 25w from the power source (maybe getting 15-20w into the phone) or is the phone actually charging at 25w, which means the charger is drawing more like 30-35w from its source.

Hadn't thought about the case (which I do have) as a limiting factor. Thanks!

 

I wonder if I attach my Icemag 2 to a phone clamp and put my phone over the Icemag 2 if it will make a difference. Those pucks probably don't have vents and get hot after some time...

 

This is my setup now. (Left - Burner phone to display dashcam/Right - Pixel 9 Pro XL Main phone) I did order another Qi2 charger with a cooling fan, hopefully that helps with the temps from charging stopping when it's too hot.

 

Nice! Where did you order the magsafe charger to the right of your navigation screen?