I tested the brilliant invention of having more outlets than ever before in a Tesla car

The autonomy of mobile phones has improved greatly in recent years. The device that allows a whole day of autonomy is already rare. However, it is true that our use of these products has also increased significantly. In addition, taking photos and videos can now consume more battery, especially if you want to record shots in 4K or 8K, as some models allow.

That’s why it’s a good idea to have a charger wherever we are, whether at home or in the car. In modern vehicles it is increasingly common to have a wireless charger, but There aren’t many smartphones with this technology. Tesla cars have two inductive charging coils, as well as multiple USB-C ports.

However, if we need to charge multiple devices at the same time, or if we don’t want to have to look for charging ports in a poorly lit area, or if we don’t have a USB-C to USB-C cable, we must have accessories such as Baseus 4-Port Expansion Hub We Reviewed. This is an accessory exclusively for Tesla brand vehicles, which fits very well into the design.

An additional part of the car

One of the things that stands out the most about this product is that, Once installed, it looks like it’s just another part of the car. It allows the lower storage area to remain closed with the movable lid and provides easy access to multiple charging ports.

In addition, these ports are not visible since the charging station is equipped a cover that moves easily to cover the connectors and that there is no problem with dust or small objects falling inside. The design is undoubtedly one of the most striking aspects of this accessory.

Installation is very simple, and you just put the charging base in the hole where it goes but insert it at an angle, diagonally, then square it up and insert it into the back of that hole. Once installed, you need to connect both cables to the car’s USB-C ports, so that the four ports that come with it are powered.

USB Ports

It has two cables that connect to the car’s USB-C ports to take power, and four ports on the top. Two of them are USB-C and two others are USB-A. This provides versatility that the standard car doesn’t have. In addition, they are subtly highlighted in orange to make them easier to locate.

But one of the things we liked the most is that one of the USB-C ports has a built-in cable, which means we don’t need to look for an extra cable if we want to charge a single device. The cable has a magnet to always stay in the same position when we are not using it. If we need to charge more than one, we will need other cables. This cable is USB-C, but it has an adapter for charging devices with Lightning ports, such as previous generation iPhones and iPads. This adapter has its own compartment and, if we do not use it, it can always be replaced with a microUSB adapter if necessary.

Charging experience

The Baseus charging base has a maximum output power of 45W and can charge one or more devices. In the latter case, the power will not be divided, as is normal in a multiple charger. The retractable cable has a power of 45 Wthe port Free 20W USB-C and the two ports USB-A 12W each.

When charging a single device, it is normal to use the integrated cable, retractable and extendable up to 1 meter, which allows it to be used in the rear seats, although it is not long enough to use the phone there while charging. Once charging is complete, the cable is automatically stored and the charging base has a cover that prevents dust from entering the ports, reducing any problems that may arise.

I buy it?

This charging station It is designed for people who spend a lot of time in the carwho use it for work, who charge a lot at public terminals and who want to charge not only their smartphone, but also their computer or tablet, and all this simultaneously.

The station has a price of less than 45 dollars in stores like AliExpress, although it is available in other stores. It is an acceptable cost provided that it is used intensively or to avoid having to think about carrying a cable to recharge the cell phone in the car, which many people forget.

And that’s another use, have a way to charge the cell phones of other people traveling with us despite the fact that even car owners use wireless chargers. The clearest example would be a taxi driver, who can temporarily charge a customer’s cell phone for the duration of the trip, but this applies to anyone who usually travels with teenagers, others family members, friends, etc.