Does the BMW 3 Series only have one USB port?
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BMW 3 Series has 2 USB ports. The purposes of USB ports in cars and precautions for using USB ports are as follows. Purposes of USB ports in cars: They can be used to plug in a USB drive for listening to music, charge mobile phones or MP3 players, serve as a USB car cigarette lighter port, function as a dash cam port, and charge computers and tablets. Precautions for using USB ports: Charging must only be done when the car engine is started to avoid damage to electrical devices due to unstable car power supply; do not charge too many devices simultaneously to prevent excessive load, which may damage the car battery and alternator; avoid using USB ports during thunderstorms to prevent lightning strike accidents; do not use USB ports in humid environments, as water stains may cause the USB drive to fail to connect properly.
I've been driving a BMW 3 Series for three years now. At first, I also thought it only had one USB port located under the center console. But actually, for newer models after 2019 like the G20 generation, there's another USB-A port hidden inside the center armrest, and some configurations even include a USB-C fast charging port. I find this design quite thoughtful, especially when I take friends out – both front passengers can charge their devices simultaneously without issues. If you're buying a used car or an older model, you might indeed have only one port, so you'll need to carefully plan your charging sequence given how many devices we use nowadays. But don't worry, most BMW dealerships can help you install additional ports at a reasonable price. The key takeaway is: don't just look at the surface – inspect the car's nooks and crannies, and you might discover pleasant surprises.
