Hello! 

Is it possible to use the usb port below the air con for powering up a magsafe charger? Would like to hear some opinions before buying an adapter ( the charger is usbc)

I would borrow one first to try, the USB ports in my Passat charge my phone really slow, I have a feeling they are only 500mA so won't be any good for a wireless charger.

16 hours ago, SuperbTWM said:

I would borrow one first to try, the USB ports in my Passat charge my phone really slow, I have a feeling they are only 500mA so won't be any good for a wireless charger.

For a decent charge rate, especially with a wireless charger (which is less efficient than a wired connection) you will almost certainly need to use a USB adapter (preferably a USB-C one) plugged into the 12V socket.

Would that draw power when vehicle is turned off?  I was a fan of that usb port because I know it is not powered when car is turned off.

4 hours ago, BogdanB said:

Would that draw power when vehicle is turned off?  I was a fan of that usb port because I know it is not powered when car is turned off.

Yes. It's live all the time.

6 hours ago, BogdanB said:

Would that draw power when vehicle is turned off?  I was a fan of that usb port because I know it is not powered when car is turned off.

 

1 hour ago, ords said:

Yes. It's live all the time.

I've just learnt to unplug the USB adapter whenever I'm leaving the car for more than a few minutes.

On 07/10/2022 at 10:20, BogdanB said:

Would that draw power when vehicle is turned off?  I was a fan of that usb port because I know it is not powered when car is turned off.

It is, however, if you fancy your hand with some DIY wiring, you could wire up a 12v socket that is ignition controlled, with a piggyback fuse from the internal fusebox, there's one fuse in there that is ignition controlled, I believe there's a thread about dashcam installations that lists it. you could then run the wire to your charger whichever way you like.