Author: Michael Crider / Source: reviewgeek.com
So your new phone can charge up wirelessly, and you’re reveling in freedom from the tyranny of plugs all over your home and office. But what about your car? You can get it there, too.
First, check out the owner’s manual. If you purchased your car in the last couple of years, it might already include a Qi-compatible wireless charging pad, generally installed in the center console or the change tray in front of the shifting column.
Toyota seems to be the most enthusiastic carmaker that equips its vehicles with wireless charging pads, but according to TechCrunch , Honda, Ford, Chrysler, GMC, Chevrolet, BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Volkswagen, and Volvo all offer it on at least some models. If you’re in the market for a new vehicle and you find value in wireless charging, add it to your list of must-have features.
That being said, the majority of cars on the road right now don’t have wireless charging built in. No biggie: there are plenty of accessory makers happy to fill that gap. Qi-compatible wireless charging pads for cars are more expensive than the ones for home and office, mostly because they need extra hardware for a GPS-style display. But there are still plenty of options out there, many under $50.
I’m partial to the Schosche Magic Mount, which uses both Qi charging and a series of powerful magnets…
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