No 12 volt sockets?

[Kenny4261]

Are there no 12 volt sockets inside the car ??

It’s a shiny new 2021 1.5 eTec SE L DSG estate and I love it so far. Maybe I just can’t find it/them, but why wouldn’t Skoda fit one or two inside the car, not just in the boot space in my estate?

 

 

[SteveTheElder]

None In the car. USB-C only in the cabin and one 12v in the boot

[Kenny4261]

Thanks, Sneal. 
Surely these USB C sockets only put out 2-3 volts, so have you any idea how I’m supposed to run my dash cam ?

Just seems a backwards step but maybe there’s a reason that I don’t know about 🤷🏼‍♂️

[zetzet]

9 minutes ago, Kenny4261 said:

Thanks, Sneal. 
Surely these USB C sockets only put out 2-3 volts, so have you any idea how I’m supposed to run my dash cam ?

Just seems a backwards step but maybe there’s a reason that I don’t know about 🤷🏼‍♂️

How can any USB put out 2 volts when the spec is 5 volts?

[SteveTheElder]

Not sure of the voltage but the one by the rear view mirror is sufficient for my Nextbase dashcam

[PetrolDave]

USB sockets provide 5V, which is what dashcams need when connected via USB (the 12V adapters actually output 5V).

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This seems crazy that there's no traditional 12V / cigar lighter in the car.

 

Looks like I'll need an extension for my tyre inflator!

 

Does anyone know if the USB C ports are 5V only, or if they support higher voltages aka Power Delivery?

 

If so it might be possible to get an adapter cable to give a 12V socket.

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I know from unfortunate experience of having a puncture that the tyre inflator that comes with the car has plenty of cable to go round the vehicle. 

[zetzet]

46 minutes ago, blank said:

This seems crazy that there's no traditional 12V / cigar lighter in the car.

 

Looks like I'll need an extension for my tyre inflator!

 

Does anyone know if the USB C ports are 5V only, or if they support higher voltages aka Power Delivery?

 

If so it might be possible to get an adapter cable to give a 12V socket.

Even if they did support higher voltages which is unlikely, they would be power limited. A 12V socket usually has a 10A fuse for stuff you plug into it, USB-C spec allows 3A maximum. 

 

 

I would expect Škoda to be using traditional and reliable 5V ~2A ports.

[Dr_Pepper]

The USB C is on the wrong side for a UK dash cam and I hate hanging cables, so I just wired it into the fuse box as usual with a £5 ebay cable and a £1 piggyback fuse. Then you get your choice of always on or on with ignition.