The best Tesla phone mount depends on where you want the phone. A magnetic mount on the screen bezel keeps navigation near eye level and looks cleanest. A silicone console holder avoids magnets. A suction mount gives you the most freedom over placement. Any of the three beats letting the phone slide around a cup holder.
The Model 3 and Model Y do not come with a built-in dock, so this is one of the first things most owners buy. Here is how the options actually differ.
Mounting styles, and who each one suits
A magnetic mount on the center display clips to the edge of the screen and sits right next to the map, without covering buttons or vents. It is the tidiest option and the one I reach for first.
If you would rather skip magnets, a liquid silicone holder grips with a soft, scratch-free surface and sits lower near the console. A magnetic suction cup mount sticks to the dash, the glass, or a desk, so you can put the phone exactly where you want it. And if you want one that travels between the car and your desk, a foldable vacuum stand folds flat and packs away, while a simpler magnetic suction mount keeps the phone steady for calls and navigation.
What separates a good mount from a bad one
- It holds steady on rough roads and does not sag over a few months
- It rotates so you can read the map in portrait or landscape
- It leaves the charging port clear for a cable
- It blends with the interior instead of cluttering the dash
Cheap suction cups that let go in summer heat are the usual complaint, so a strong base matters more than it sounds.
So which should you get?
For the cleanest look, take the screen-bezel magnetic mount. If magnets bother you, go silicone. If you move the phone between the car, home, and office, the foldable vacuum stand is the most flexible. Match it to where your phone actually lives and you will stop thinking about the mount, which is the point.
Frequently asked questions
Do Teslas come with a phone holder?
No. The Model 3 and Model Y have a wireless charging pad in the console but no mount that holds the phone upright for navigation. An aftermarket magnetic, silicone, or suction mount fills that gap.
Are magnetic phone mounts safe for your phone?
Yes. The magnets in a phone mount do not harm your phone, its battery, or its storage, and they work with MagSafe or a magnetic ring on the case. They will not interfere with the car either.
Where is the best place to mount a phone in a Tesla?
For most drivers, the edge of the center screen is best, since it keeps the map near your line of sight without blocking controls. Console and dash mounts work too, and come down to whether you prefer the phone lower or more adjustable.
Not sure which fits your daily drive? Start with the screen-bezel mount, the safe default. Browse all of them in the JoyInParts store, or see the rest of the accessories worth buying first.
Related: prefer a snap-on magnet? See our guide to MagSafe phone mounts for the Model Y.