Model 3 Australia center console data ports?

[zacsshap]

Im going to take delivery of a shanghai built model 3 in australia this year, and im wondering if the ports in the centre console are data which means that i can plug in game controllers in the centre console. Thanks.

 

[Soul Surfer]

I don’t believe so. I read that they are pushing the use of the Sony PS wireless controller now,

 

[zacsshap]

I don’t believe so. I read that they are pushing the use of the Sony PS wireless controller now,

ok. that would make some sense, ive seen that they do not include them in US models, but i havent seen anything about shanghai built models.

 

[locksmack]

ok. that would make some sense, ive seen that they do not include them in US models, but i havent seen anything about shanghai built models.

They used to be data ports, but were dropped for charge-only in early 2022. The only data port is the USB-A port in the glovebox (typically used for sentry).

 

[brend0s]

Can you use a PS5 controller via Bluetooth with M3/MY or is that only for Model S?

 

[doggy1]

That's a bit regressive. My M3LR 2021 has data on all the ports and a couple of my grand-kids play games with two Logitech controllers plugged into the centre console USB-C ports.

 

[Chuq]

Yes, as others have said the centre ports are charging-only ports now (since late 2021/early 2022). I don't believe Bluetooth controllers work yet. It was a bit disappointing when this feature was added to the new Model S/X in a recent (Nov/Dec) update but not the 3/Y. It's not due to lack of processing power - these cars have Ryzen CPUs. I know sometimes S/Xs get features because they're a more premium vehicle but this is restoring a capability that existed when people placed their orders and didn't exist when their cars arrived.

 

[Zigman]

Take a look at this thread ... Adding data to centre console ports

 

[David G]

And this might be another (albeit expensive) option:

USB-C Upgrade Module (for data)

Apparently the same bit of kit, bit cheaper, bit closer to home but without the helpful install video of the first mentioned:

Model 3/Y Console Data Module

Both just FYI, I have no association with the vendors, nor am I planning to upgrade my car.

 

[Priit]

So, I just upgraded my Model 3 from SR+ to LR. It was manufactured on 9 Feb 2023 and does not have data in the center console ports. So I went through a bunch of forum threads and decided to see if I could order the Tesla part for the USB module and swap it out and source the cable off Amazon. Well to my surprise Tesla cancelled my order by saying that the ordered part is not available for my specific vehicle as mine is 2023 model and that part is for 2021 model. So I had a look at the videos for the more expensive options from other providers and the videos show the installation and it does not really match my car.
The access to MCU on mine is way harder as the passenger side footwell has been redesigned and looks like the piece they take out in the videos to access the MCU USB port is not so easy to remove as its been merged into a larger piece.
So my question is, has anyone found an upgrade option that would include the USB module and cable that would be compatible with 2023 Model 3 and would also have instructions on how to install it on 2023 model?