Best way to get USB-C port or power to lower left windshield (driver's side)?

[LostVector]

Hi all,

I've been noodling over various positions to mount my phone while driving, and I've concluded the best place for me is on the driver's side, with a vent mount near the lower left of the windshield. The only problem is, there's no USB-C power on that side to power the wireless charger. What's the best way to get some power over there? Ideally it would be done in a way that I could just leave everything plugged in.

 

[Lennon]

It's not gonna be perfectly clean but if you get an USB Docking station for your glovebox and a long cable, you might be able to hide it behind the screen and wheel all the way to your left side. I found a good one, here:

USB Ports, It's Time for an Upgrade! | MyNewTesla Reviews

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mynewtesla.com

 

[doshoru]

Sorry for the necro, but just in case you still haven't found a solution and you have a 2017-2019, you can tap into the OBD2 port with one of these:

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Apparently newer cars don't even have an OBD2 port. I have no experience with this product, just something I came across while browsing.

Amazon.com

 

[LostVector]

Sorry for the necro, but just in case you still haven't found a solution and you have a 2017-2019, you can tap into the OBD2 port with one of these:

g

Apparently newer cars don't even have an OBD2 port. I have no experience with this product, just something I came across while browsing.

Amazon.com

Thanks ... yes i saw this, really seemed like I had found the solution until I realized that OBD port doesn't exist on my 2023 model. Tesla really needs to add more power points around the car.

 

[Watts_Up]

TEMAI Tesla 2017-2019 Model 3/Y OBD USB HUB

Thank you for providing the link to the TEMAI ODB2 to USB adapter.
In my personal case, I use the following adapters combination to access the ODB2 constant 12V:

ODB2 Extension Cable with Switch

- to provide an easy to access ODB2 plug near the driver seat area​

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3-OBD Cable Splitter and 2-USB Adapter

- to plug the ODB2 Scanner used for the SacanMyTesla App​

- and charge a Phone when the car is in Sleep mode​

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OBD2 to Cigarette Lighter with 15A Fuse

- to connect a Dashcam when parked at night in the street instead of using Sentry​

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