You just want to get a phone holder honestly. If you're checking your phone occassionally then the built in charging area is fine, otherwise you're better off getting a phone holder that keeps it more at eye level. There's a good one on Amazon that has a bracket that sits on the top of the screen, then has a phone mount on the left or right side.
There's a non-wireless charging one as well.
This was the solution: Plus a 6 ft USB cable that I tucked under the side center console and plugged into the left USB port. It works great , and phone charges fast!
Topfit Cellphone Mount for Tesla Model 3 Model Y Monitor Fixed Clip Safety Cell Phone Holder Stand Wireless Charger Without Any Sound OEM Design https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083W1SCN4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9AMXD1015KV0NBGKJCCG
for anyone wondering here's a link to the mount that I modified:
amazon.com/dp/B083W1SCN4/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_3V82MACQ3272X1HX5GQM
the i-Dog was also modified to be powered off of a cable I made that runs to the center console area, but getting the aux input / integrating with Spotify is a nightmare I haven't quite solved yet, thankfully the i-Dog will also just dance to things it hears over it's microphone
you can't see it in the picture but there's also a small 3D printed holder that keeps the i-Dog in place so it doesn't fly off the dash
Topfit Cellphone Mount for Tesla Model 3 Model Y Monitor Fixed Clip Safety Cell Phone Holder Stand Wireless Charger Without Any Sound OEM Design https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083W1SCN4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_R3S3VRCZ3W8QW13C4YZZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I love this phone mount. I get all the CarPlay functions I could possibly want.
I have this on my 3, clips on to the screen so no suction/sticky residue required, also doubles as a wireless charger (2019 3, so I don't have a wireless charger as standard).
I use something like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083W1SCN4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_7AXWH3CD89W10MP9ADYH
It works great and when I go on longer trips or areas I am less familiar with I use the mount and run Waze. The group feedback about everything from police to potholes is just hard not to enjoy.
It would be nice to use Waze through the onboard navigation setup. Also this mount setup gives you a place to hang an air freshener.
My top 5: 1. Phone mount https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083W1SCN4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 2. Custom fit floor mats https://www.tuxmat.com/products/8571-tesla-model-y-custom-mat?bis_id=VYomyd2&utm_campaign=stock-notification&utm_content=Tesla%20Model%20Y&utm_medium=email&utm_source=back-in-stock&variant=32561685463100 3. Pearl White spoiler to match PW MY https://www.tesmanian.com/products/tesla-model-y-rear-trunk-spoiler?_pos=1&_sid=d2ee63193&_ss=r 4. Center console wood veneer https://www.rpmtesla.com/products/model-3-y-open-pore-wood-veneer-center-console-overlay-229 5. Mattress https://www.tesmat.com/collections/model-y/products/tesmat-mattress-carrying-case-for-model-y
This cell phone and sunglass holder:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083W1SCN4
I replaced the cell phone holder (because it has a general ball joint) with a manual one when I had an iphone 7 plus and now with a MagSafe one since I'm a 13 pro max. it never moves, sunglasses in the perfect location and you can hardly see it.
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>My top 5:
>1. Phone mount https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083W1SCN4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
>2. Custom fit floor mats https://www.tuxmat.com/products/8571-tesla-model-y-custom-mat?bis_id=VYomyd2&utm_campaign=stock-notification&utm_content=Tesla%20Model%20Y&utm_medium=email&utm_source=back-in-stock&variant=32561685463100
>3. Pearl White spoiler to match PW MY https://www.tesmanian.com/products/tesla-model-y-rear-trunk-spoiler?_pos=1&_sid=d2ee63193&_ss=r
>4. Center console wood veneer https://www.rpmtesla.com/products/model-3-y-open-pore-wood-veneer-center-console-overlay-229
>5. Mattress https://www.tesmat.com/collections/model-y/products/tesmat-mattress-carrying-case-for-model-y
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083W1SCN4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_7o67FbTMYMDXA
It's this thing. It's pretty awesome, but mostly because it has an extra shelf in the back that I use for sunglasses.
Used the TopFit screen mount upside down to create a really nice MagSafe option.
Topfit Cellphone Mount for Tesla Model 3 Model Y - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083W1SCN4/
BESINPO for Magsafe Car Mount, 360 Degree Rotation Dashboard Phone Stand Holder - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ND8FCCD/
The ball mount from the second item will fit on the ball mount of the first item.
This next one also has a ball mount if you want your MagSafe to your left next to the window:
Car Cell Phone Mount for Tesla Model 3/Y - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LGCMPC7/