Where is the car charger located in the Geely Boyue?
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Geely Boyue's USB interface is located inside the center armrest box. The function of the car USB: The main function of the USB interface in a car is to utilize the standard power supply of the vehicle to charge DC-5V electrical devices via the USB interface or to serve as a fixed power supply interface for electrical devices. Below is an introduction to the USB interface: The USB interface, which is part of the vehicle's transmission line, offers advantages such as fast transmission speed, ease of use, support for hot-swapping, flexible connectivity, and independent power supply. It is generally a universal interface for plugging in USB devices like flash drives and MP3 players. How the car USB works: The power supply inside the car, DC-12V or DC-24V, is converted to DC-5V, and then the DC-5V output is used to charge the corresponding electrical devices via the unified USB interface. Since different devices have varying power requirements, the power of the USB car charger also varies significantly, primarily distinguished by the current output of the USB car charger.
As a ride-hailing driver who frequently drives the new Boyue, I interact with this car daily. For models after the 2022 version, the onboard charging ports are mainly located in three places: there are USB and Type-C ports in the groove of the storage compartment under the center console, a 12V cigarette lighter port hidden at the bottom of the front center armrest, and dual USB ports provided for passengers below the rear air vents. The new model has made the charging ports more concealed but more convenient to use, preventing data cables from getting tangled with the gear lever. A heads-up: the total USB output power for the entire car is only 15W, resulting in slow charging speeds. When I'm on duty, I always bring my own 30W fast charger plugged into the cigarette lighter converter. There's also an emergency 12V port in the spare tire well, but you'll need to lift the trunk mat to see it.
Last week, I helped my best friend adjust her 2019 Boyue. The charging layout of this car is different from the older models. The most noticeable feature in the front row is the dual USB ports in the phone slot in front of the gear lever. When plugged in, the phone stays securely in place without wobbling. Deep inside the center armrest, there's a 12V power outlet with a dust cover, which is perfect for connecting a dash cam. Surprisingly, there's also a foldable dual USB port under the rear air vents that retracts automatically when not in use. Tests showed that the front USB ports output 1.5A, while the rear ones only 1A, making the front charge 30% faster. During her car modification, we discovered that the top trim model has an additional USB port slot near the rearview mirror, but it requires an additional module to be installed.
