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I think companies will make aftermarket products that will fit into or replace specific trim pieces within the Model 3 that will provide wireless charging. I'm already planning a DIY project for precisely thisI guess I was asking more about a dedicated spot to charge wirelessly. In the same way Tesla brilliantly thought of a dedicated spot to dock/charge your phone, I would love to see the same dedicated solution for wireless charging.
meaning better-grade materials, wood-veneered dash, 12-way front seats, 12-speaker sound, heated rear seats, side-by-side inductive phone chargers, and that panoramic glass ceiling that nevertheless protects like SPF 90 sunscreen.
Well he was with Franz in his personal car. Perhaps Franz has a few extras installed or they will be added at a later date.Until I hear it from Tesla...I'm under the assumption a writer was mistaken when he wrote that.
The video with Franz where he docks his phone into a plug thats mounted in the console and he never mentions wireless charging?Well he was with Franz in his personal car. Perhaps Franz has a few extras installed or they will be added at a later date.
It's very inefficient. While the losses might not be major I'd say in an electric car that'd be sort of a strange use…
That sentence in the MT review does seem pretty clear;If you read Road & Track's review, they do mention the Model 3 has inductive charging...but I never saw this mentioned anywhere else: Exclusive: Tesla Model 3 First Drive Review - Motor Trend
I've been using wireless charging for years and will be adding a Qi charger to my S soon.
Unless wireless charging is an order of magnitude less efficient than cable charging, I can't imagine it's a factor at all. What am I missing?
I would say you are not missing much. While inductive charging is less efficient than wired charging, the power losses are about 20%. Given the tiny amounts of power involved in charging a phone, it's trivial.Unless wireless charging is an order of magnitude less efficient than cable charging, I can't imagine it's a factor at all. What am I missing?
It sounds to me that your problem is that the iPhone doesn't have inductive charging built in and the case you chose wasn't the best solution. In my opinion, it's not the wireless charging that is to blame.The problems I have with inductive charging (I use a case with it on my iPhone) are that (a) it's very sensitive to position (rotation as well as x-y alignment), and (b) in a moving car, the phone will slide off the pad. So to use it in a car, you need to strap the phone down to the pad. At that point, you might as well use a plug, get the higher efficiency, and either let the plug hold the phone in place, or be able to pick up the phone and use it without stopping charging
I have been using wireless charging since 2012. What he said is right, the position matters on the charging pad due to coil placement. Not sure about the magnet, at least the one I have don't have magnet built in.It sounds to me that your problem is that the iPhone doesn't have inductive charging built in and the case you chose wasn't the best solution. In my opinion, it's not the wireless charging that is to blame.
Many Android phones and wireless chargers have magnets in them to avoid this issue. In my last car, I could just get in and place my phone on a magnetic phone dock on the dash. It would charge my phone and hold it securely in place. I could instantly place it and remove it with one hand. I don't think I ever had it fall off in the 3+ years that I used it.
Try a phone that has wireless charging built in and you'll begin to appreciate the convenience.
It sounds to me that your problem is that the iPhone doesn't have inductive charging built in and the case you chose wasn't the best solution. In my opinion, it's not the wireless charging that is to blame.
Many Android phones and wireless chargers have magnets in them to avoid this issue. In my last car, I could just get in and place my phone on a magnetic phone dock on the dash. It would charge my phone and hold it securely in place. I could instantly place it and remove it with one hand. I don't think I ever had it fall off in the 3+ years that I used it.
Try a phone that has wireless charging built in and you'll begin to appreciate the convenience.
That sentence in the MT review does seem pretty clear;
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Franz’ car is a loaded version—a Premium (add $5,000), meaning better-grade materials, wood-veneered dash, 12-way front seats, 12-speaker sound, heated rear seats, side-by-side inductive phone chargers, and...
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