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White USB-A cable with Lightning and USB-C connectors coiled together

SMALLElectric CarPlay Cable USB-A to USB-C & Lightning 3ft White

SKU CH-KG8T-PDPPM

Dual USB-C and Lightning car cable with USB-A plug supports fast charging and CarPlay on iPhone 11 through 17 models

  • Compatible phone brandsiPhone 15, iPhone 16, iPhone Pro Max, iPhone Plus, iPhone 14
  • Compatible phone modelsiPhone 15, iPhone 16, iPhone Pro Max, iPhone Plus, iPhone 14
  • Cable length3
  • Product typeLightning
  • Product colorWhite
  • Overall length3
  • Dual USB-C and Lightning connectors cover iPhone 11 through 17 models
  • Lightning port enables Apple CarPlay for navigation and hands-free calls
  • Fast charging keeps iPhone or iPad powered during long drives
  • 3 ft length reaches from dashboard to mount without cable clutter
  • Reinforced connectors withstand daily plugging and unplugging in the car

CarPlay Cable for iPhone 11 to 17

This dual-connector cable combines USB-C and Lightning plugs on a single USB-A lead, letting drivers charge recent and older iPhones without swapping cords. It is built for motorists who use Apple CarPlay in vehicles equipped with a USB-A port.

CarPlay limited to Lightning connector

Only the Lightning end activates CarPlay; the USB-C end provides power and data but will not launch the vehicle interface. Buyers whose cars require a USB-C CarPlay link or who want simultaneous dual-device CarPlay cannot use this cable for that purpose.

3 ft length fits typical dashboard-to-mount runs

The fixed three-foot reach spans most centre-console-to-phone-holder distances without excess slack. Installations needing a longer run or a coiled design will find this cable too short.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSMALLElectric
Product typeLightning
Product colorWhite
Size & build
Cable length3
Compatibility
Compatible phone brandsiPhone 15, iPhone 16, iPhone Pro Max, iPhone Plus, iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 11, Potentially compatible with other Lightning-compatible smartphones
Compatible phone modelsiPhone 15, iPhone 16, iPhone Pro Max, iPhone Plus, iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 11, Potentially compatible with other Lightning-compatible smartphones

Questions about this item

Should I pick the Lightning or USB-C connector for CarPlay in my car?

Only the Lightning connector supports Apple CarPlay; the USB-C connector provides charging and data transfer but will not activate CarPlay.

What does the fast charging claim mean when the cable is plugged into a car USB-A port?

The cable supports high-speed charging while CarPlay runs, so the phone stays powered during navigation and media playback.

Does the USB-A plug limit the cable to USB 2.0 speeds?

The USB-A connector carries power and data for CarPlay and charging; it does not restrict the Lightning or USB-C ends from delivering fast charge rates.

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