Wireless CarPlay Battery Drain - How is it?

EdwinG

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I will be replacing my car, and I'm wondering how is the battery drain with Wireless CarPlay.

Does it use more/less battery (with GPS enabled) than without CarPlay or is it about the same?

Just setting my expectations :)
 

Just_Me_D

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It has been my experience that the battery drain is the same without being connected via wireless CarPlay. Besides, you can still plug it in to a USB adaptor in your vehicle to charge while streaming.
 
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Depends what you’re doing. Music seems ok, but using nav burns through the battery quicker.

It’s ideal for short trips, but I tend to drop it on the charging pad if I’m going any real distance
 

EdwinG

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So I conclude that I shouldn’t worry about it; using Wireless CarPlay has little to no effect on battery life?
 

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