How do I connect my iPhone 16 to Apple CarPlay on my 2020 Subaru for charging?

My previous IPhone (a13) which had a different wire obviously, for the phone but it seems like the connector that attaches to the car is different as well. Is there a connector/adapter wire that will work that I can buy?


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Posted on Apr 10, 2025 12:25 PM

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Posted on Apr 10, 2025 12:45 PM

What port does your car have exactly?

Or what exact type of Subaru is it? Outback? Crosstek? WRX? Forrester? so we ca look it up and confirm the type of port.


It's probably just a regular USB port, in which case a normal USB-C (iPhone side) to USB-A (car side) cable should work.


click here ➜ Ugreen USB-C to USB-A Braiden Nylon 5GBps Data Transfer Cable - Amazon.com

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Apr 10, 2025 12:45 PM in response to Samsfan

What port does your car have exactly?

Or what exact type of Subaru is it? Outback? Crosstek? WRX? Forrester? so we ca look it up and confirm the type of port.


It's probably just a regular USB port, in which case a normal USB-C (iPhone side) to USB-A (car side) cable should work.


click here ➜ Ugreen USB-C to USB-A Braiden Nylon 5GBps Data Transfer Cable - Amazon.com

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