Car gear and electric-vehicle ownership, covering chargers, mounts, and modifications.
After kitting out my Tesla Model 3 Highland (2025) with accessories, I made three more minor modifications. First up is a dedicated dashcam, since the car's six cameras and battery-draining Sentry Mode aren't ideal for capturing number plates.
After buying plenty of accessories for my Tesla Model 3 Highland (2025), I share my full list with prices. Most came from Taobao, which is far cheaper than paying the 'English tax' for the same items on Shopee.
I ordered a Tesla Model 3 Highland RWD (COE Category B) in December 2024 and took delivery in February 2025. Singapore had switched the default colour to Stealth Grey, so I paid S$1,500 extra to keep white.
The Ugreen 130W 3-Port Car Charger packs two USB-C ports and one USB-A, with the second USB-C hitting 100W for laptops. Lightweight at 45g and a little plasticky, I picked it up for just S$16.81 on Shopee.
I tried the Singtel Smart Car for over a month, and no, this isn't sponsored. The service uses Modus, a CalAmp GPS tracker plugged into your car's OBD port, to monitor location, trips, driving habits, and vehicle health.
I've happily used the iOttie Easy One Touch 2 car mount for over two years, its suction cup withstanding Singapore's heat and holding firm. With a new car coming, I upgraded to the Easy One Touch 3 (v2).
The ZUS Smart Car Charger is nonda's latest, a smart hardware startup founded in December 2014 in Palo Alto. ZUS began on Indiegogo, raising US$273,165, and nonda has more coming, including the ZUS Kevlar Charging Cable and a USB-C Hub+.
I didn't realise Belkin made a 4-port car charger besides my Aukey one. The Belkin Road Rockstar, available at all 34 Challenger outlets and Lazada for S$79, is a 36W/7.2A charger with two USB ports on the unit itself.
Pioneer says it's the first aftermarket car entertainment brand to bring Apple CarPlay to Singapore, with two in-dash multimedia receivers, the AVH-X8650BT and AVH-X8750BT. The AVH-X8650BT retails for S$1,049, a 2-DIN DVD receiver with a 7-inch WVGA touchscreen display.
The Logitech +trip Universal Air Vent Mount is sold only in China, Canada, and the US, so my Hong Kong cousin bought mine in China. It runs CN¥179 there, US$29.99 in the States, and CA$29.99 in Canada, averaging around S$40.
The second product I ordered from Aukey is the Aukey 48W 9.6A 4-Port Car Charger, selling for US$16.99 on Amazon. I haven't seen anything like it from Anker, it's the most powerful car charger I've come across.
I'd been using the Just Mobile Xtand Go in my car, but after switching to the iPhone 6 Plus it could no longer hold it. The iOttie Easy One Touch 2, Amazon's number-one best seller in mounts, usually costs US$29.95.
The Bolse 25W 5A 3-Port USB Car Charger retails for US$14.99 on Amazon. I'd expected three USB ports, but it actually has two ports plus an attached Micro USB cable. The 'three' means you can charge three devices at once.
As a gadget enthusiast, I had no car windscreen mount for my phone, resting it on the cup holder cover. Glancing down for Google Maps while driving was tricky, so I got the Just Mobile Xtand Go mount.
I bought the Innergie 10W Dual USB Auto Adapter from VivoCity's Challenger for S$29, or S$26.10 with member's price. It's a two-port car USB charger outputting 2.1A, enough for an iPad. Essentially a two-port Griffin PowerJolt Micro, it looks nicer.
I got the Capdase Car Charger Holder from EpiCentre for S$59.90. Having applied for the ANZ credit card and completed two transactions, I received a S$50 EpiCentre voucher. ANZ cardholders also enjoy 10% off third-party accessories there.
In the same package as my Cool Bananas Netbook Organizer Bag, I also received the DriveMultiSolar Bluetooth Car Kit. It's a solar-powered hands-free kit with no distracting wires, affixing to your windscreen with the supplied accessories for fast, easy pairing.