Model Y has two USB ports located in the front compartment of the center console. These ports can be used to:

• Connect and charge USB devices.
• Play audio files stored on a phone or USB device (see Playing Media from Devices).
• Save videos when using features such as Sentry Mode or Dashcam (see Dashcam and Sentry Mode).
  Note

  If your Model Y is equipped with a USB port located in the glove box (described below), it is recommended that you use the glovebox USB to save Sentry Mode or Dashcam videos because power consumption is minimized and the location is more secure.

The USB ports can output power up to approximately 15W (which may vary depending on vehicle manufacture date).

Both ports are USB-C compatible.

See USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos for information about formatting USB flash drives.

Open the front compartment of the center console. The front USB ports are located on the rear wall of the compartment.

Depending on date of manufacture, some vehicles include a USB port located inside the glovebox. This USB-A port is equipped with a pre-formatted flash drive, ready to save videos when using features such as Sentry Mode and Dashcam. Although not its primary purpose, this port can also communicate with the vehicle and can be used to charge a USB-connected device.

Two additional USB ports are located in the rear of the center console (on vehicles manufactured since approximately June 2020, these ports are USB-C). These ports charge USB-connected devices but do not communicate with the vehicle.

If Model Y is equipped with seven seats, two USB-C ports are located at the front of the console located between the third row seats. These ports charge USB-connected devices but do not communicate with the vehicle.

A wireless phone charger (if equipped), is integrated into the front console to provide up to 15W of power to charge a Qi-enabled phone. Simply place your phone on the charger. Your device may feel warm while charging, but this is a normal effect of inductive charging.

When placed on the wireless charger, your phone charges whenever the vehicle is powered on (the touchscreen is on and you are inside the vehicle). Your phone will not charge after exiting the vehicle unless a feature (such as Sentry mode) is enabled and providing power to the USB ports. Model Y will also not charge a phone if the vehicle's Battery is discharged.

Power is available when the vehicle is in use or detects that a user is present. A user is considered present when a person is in the driver's seat, interacts with the touchscreen, or when in Camp. Leaving an accessory plugged in does not deplete the low voltage battery.

If you want to continue powering or charging your devices without a user present in the vehicle, enable Keep Accessory Power On by touching Controls > Charging > Keep Accessory Power On. This is only available while the Battery is over 20%.

Your Model Y has a power outlet located in the center console's rear compartment.

The power outlet is suitable for accessories requiring up to 12A continuous draw (16A peak).

An additional low voltage power outlet is located on the left side of the rear trunk.