Wireless phone charging feature uses an induction pad in the center console to store and charge a compatible smartphone. This charging pad removes the need for unsightly cables to clutter the console or entangle the shifter. The pad often features a non-skid surface to keep the smartphone from sliding around the cabin.
Wireless phone charging is beneficial if the vehicle can integrate your smartphone with its infotainment system. If not, wireless charging is less useful, as you will still have to plug in your phone to use your apps in the vehicle.
There are third-party wireless phone chargers on the aftermarket, but those mounts often use a wire to plug into the vehicle’s power. See also Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Bluetooth.
