What options for adding USB charging ports to 2014 LX 570?

[Charlielj]

I like to add two USB charging ports to the front and two in the middle row. In the front, I have no need for cigaret port so I guess I can replace that with a cigarette style USB charing ports. I don't care about the ash tray in the middle row and like to replace that with UBS charging ports. Are there any step by step process/video tutorials and/or kit on how to do this? What are my options? Many thanks in advance.

 

[CharlieS]

Bluesea makes a dual usb charger that will mount in the same hole your lighter plug comes out of. I have several in my vehicle.

 

[Charlielj]

Thanks, I'll check it out!

 

[AZLX570]

I have one of these for up front where the ash tray is: LINK It's low profile so you can easily close the lid back up. I usually only use the USB-C charger as it's MUCH faster so consider using USB-C only if you can.

I don't have that many devices so I don't use it in the port to the right of the gear selector but it should be a decent fit there too.

 

[bloc]

Agreed on bluesea. Avoid cheap Amazon letter soup options.. poor voltage and heat regulation.

 

[Julian73]

I added 2 2-port high amperage smart USB ports from BlueSea #1039 .. best single mod I've done the vehicle.

 

[Charlielj]

@Julian73 that look nice! I'm hoping to make something similar (close to OEM look) as possible. Thanks for the pic!

 

[TeCKis300]

I'm all for neat installs. For a quick, dirty, and very effective solution, something like this should cover charging needs in both rows.

You can run the wire from under the seatback and up into the seat pocket largely hidden. It's a better spot there IMO anything at feet height is asking to get kicked.

Amazon product ASIN B09Y968M12

 

[Julian73]

That is a great quick solution and you are correct about the potential of kick damage to sockets near the floor. The Ada mage of perm at installation is that I sized the wires to support 10 amps (120 w) to each device allowing for the full 4.8 amp QC.

 

[CharlieS]

 

[MNNorthWoods]

I added 2 2-port high amperage smart USB ports from BlueSea #1039 .. best single mod I've done the vehicle.

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Did you disassemble anything with the center console before drilling?
Mine is a 2021 HE without cool box and I can’t see how to disassemble that center console.