Model 3 / Phone & connectivity

Tesla Model 3: how to use the wireless phone charging pads

2 min readReviewed 25 October 2026

CHECK YOUR CARTesla Model 3 2024+; North America online owner's manual, software 2026.32, checked 25 October 2026.

Cards trapped between the phone and pad can be damaged.

THE QUICK ANSWER

Place a compatible Qi phone directly on a front-console charging pad with metal objects and cards removed.

Step by step

1Clear the padRemove coins, keys and NFC or payment cards behind the phone.
2Position the phonePlace the Qi-compatible phone directly against either pad while the car is awake.
3Check chargingLook for the phone charging indicator; remove a thick or metal case if it fails.

Tick steps as you go. Your progress stays in this tab.

Does it normally stop when I leave?+

Yes, unless a feature keeping the vehicle awake is active.

SOURCES & SCOPE

Written from the official references below, reviewed on 25 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.

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