Installing additional USB ports in center console.

[cypho]

With one of the usb ports needed for Teslacam, I really wish there was at least one more USB port in the center console.

I was looking around on Amazon and saw these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GTZ89NH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kH9eDbZY11530

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JPJTKCC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_KS9eDbYT8FHPT

Has installed something like these in their Model 3?

 

[tracksyde]

you can just get a hub or a splitter

 

[cypho]

I am doing that now but my phone complains that it is "charging slowly". The stock USB outlets don't seem to provide enough power for multiple devices from a single outlet.

Plus it would be nice to have something cleaner. I don't really like the mess of wires currently filling my cubby.

 

[Watts_Up]

With one of the usb ports needed for Teslacam, I really wish there was at least one more USB port in the center console.

I was looking around on Amazon and saw these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GTZ89NH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kH9eDbZY11530

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JPJTKCC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_KS9eDbYT8FHPT

Has installed something like these in their Model 3?

I needed an extra socket for my 12 V Dashcam,
and I wanted to have
- a voltmeter to be aware about the status of the 12 V battery,
- to have some switches to be able to disconnect without unplugging,
- some visible LED from the outside of the car to know if the 12 V was running,
- and to have extra USB plugs.

So I finally choose this device: Cigarette Lighter Splitter, 100W 12V/24V 3 Sockets 4 USB Car Charger Adapter DC with Voltmeter

 

[terrywhite]

I ran this from the armrest to the front compartment https://amzn.to/2XdwnSn and couldn’t be happier.

 

[James88]

View attachment 423807 View attachment 423808 View attachment 423809 View attachment 423810 I ran this from the armrest to the front compartment https://amzn.to/2XdwnSn and couldn’t be happier.

Did you have to cut into anything to run that cable or does it wedge itself In nicely ?

 

[Watts_Up]

Did you have to cut into anything to run that cable or does it wedge itself In nicely ?

I think you can run the cable under the side moldings and braces,
but you need to unscrew them and remove them completely to find some little notches
to pass the cable inside.

There are tons of YouTube video showing this process:

 

[jason247]

One sample usb splitter can solve your problem. But output watts maybe lower than charger one.

 

[James88]

One sample usb splitter can solve your problem. But output watts maybe lower than charger one.

Yeah that's probably what I'm gonna go for. I don't want to cut into my brand new car lol

 

[James88]

View attachment 423807 View attachment 423808 View attachment 423809 View attachment 423810 I ran this from the armrest to the front compartment https://amzn.to/2XdwnSn and couldn’t be happier.

Changed my mind, can't deal with the super slow charge. Time to cut into the car lol

 

[MerliSYD]

This was just released today... They didn't release any specs on the output amps of the various ports though.

Jeda Products | Tesla Model 3 USB Hub

 

[WilliamG]

This was just released today... They didn't release any specs on the output amps of the various ports though.

Jeda Products | Tesla Model 3 USB Hub

I’ll wait for testers, but that looks like a huge pita to remove an SSD/USB drive from inside.

 

[cypho]

This was just released today... They didn't release any specs on the output amps of the various ports though.

Jeda Products | Tesla Model 3 USB Hub

I love the super clean look. But I bet it does not solve the slow charging problem.

If those 2 usb-c ports were magically able to support 30w usb-pd it would be totally perfect. But I bet no magic.

I wonder how difficult it would be to pull out the guts and connect those usb-c ports to a proper 12v ->USB-c transformer.

 

[James88]

I love the super clean look. But I bet it does not solve the slow charging problem.

If those 2 usb-c ports were magically able to support 30w usb-pd it would be totally perfect. But I bet no magic.

I wonder how difficult it would be to pull out the guts and connect those usb-c ports to a proper 12v ->USB-c transformer.

Yeah i need speed

 

[Knightshade]

I love the super clean look. But I bet it does not solve the slow charging problem.

If those 2 usb-c ports were magically able to support 30w usb-pd it would be totally perfect. But I bet no magic.

I wonder how difficult it would be to pull out the guts and connect those usb-c ports to a proper 12v ->USB-c transformer.

30 watts at 5v needs 6 amps... even both front USB combined can't offer that (2.5 each).... you'll need to run something from the 12v in the armrest.... (which has enough to feed 12 amps continuous)

 

[cypho]

you'll need to run something from the 12v in the armrest....

Or magic. Definitely possible with magic.


But yes I agree. Products in the top post both are powerd by 12v.