wbhokie
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I didn't try the partition (Didn't realize I could do that until I already had my setup in place), but I have a USB media in the front right port, and this hub in the left port
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XMD7KPU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And in that hub I have another USB drive for dashcam, as well as a cable to charge my phone.
I've used all 3 cables at the same time (Play USB Media, Dashcam recording, and charging phone) with no issues at any time. No crazy wiring required. Of course, to charge a dashcam battery requires the 12V port or hardwire solution.
I do agree with the OP though, I think that the location in general of the 12V is silly. Even if you kept it in the rear port, it is too high up, since most 12V items will interfere with the tray that goes there. It's a dumb location. There should at least be a pass-through, and I get that they have the key card scanner between the two trays but I'm pretty sure it doesn't take up all that space. Worst case, they could have made 2 12V ports. If people can easily mod the car to add more, Tesla could have done it. I can live with the 12V port, I never used that before and don't really need it. I can see how people with radar detectors, and the current power management in the model 3 (for dashcams) has made it a big issue.
I'm just upset that the USB ports don't stay on when the car is off like my Model S. I miss keeping my Phone charged while out of the car. That was a great feature.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XMD7KPU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And in that hub I have another USB drive for dashcam, as well as a cable to charge my phone.
I've used all 3 cables at the same time (Play USB Media, Dashcam recording, and charging phone) with no issues at any time. No crazy wiring required. Of course, to charge a dashcam battery requires the 12V port or hardwire solution.
I do agree with the OP though, I think that the location in general of the 12V is silly. Even if you kept it in the rear port, it is too high up, since most 12V items will interfere with the tray that goes there. It's a dumb location. There should at least be a pass-through, and I get that they have the key card scanner between the two trays but I'm pretty sure it doesn't take up all that space. Worst case, they could have made 2 12V ports. If people can easily mod the car to add more, Tesla could have done it. I can live with the 12V port, I never used that before and don't really need it. I can see how people with radar detectors, and the current power management in the model 3 (for dashcams) has made it a big issue.
I'm just upset that the USB ports don't stay on when the car is off like my Model S. I miss keeping my Phone charged while out of the car. That was a great feature.