OpenSource EV Phone Mount Updates: More Flexibility, Charging Options, and Upgrade Kits

[RWerksman]

Hello my dudes!

Today we’re rolling out some updates to the OpenSourceEV phone mount lineup that a lot of folks have been asking about. If you’ve been living with our mounts and holders already, or if you’re still figuring out which setup makes the most sense for your Rivian, these changes are all about flexibility - both at purchase and many miles down the road.

This is the first of four New or Improved product announcements that I'll be making over the next few weeks. Let's get going!


What's New:

Updated Ball Mounts (v4.5)

We’ve refined the EVO Phone Mount and NextGen Phone Mount with new, more contoured ball mounts in. The profile is slimmer, and the articulation has been increased - giving you nearly 20 degrees more movement up and down and side-to-side. That extra range makes dialing in your position much easier once you’re in the driver seat.

What hasn’t changed:

• Three sizes: 17mm, 20mm, and 1 inch
• Textured surface for a super secure grip
• Works with your existing EVO or NextGen mount

This updated design is shipping right now on all EVO and NextGen Phone Mounts. You can take a look at them here:

• EVO (right of steering wheel) Phone Mount: https://opensourceev.com/products/evo-phone-mount-v4
• NextGen (left of steering wheel) Phone Mount: https://opensourceev.com/products/nextgen-phone-mount

New: OSEV Charging Phone Holder

Many of us want a magnetically attached phone on the dash and a way to charge it without fuss. The new OSEV Charging Phone Holder does just that. It attaches directly to our mounts using the 17mm system we’ve standardized, and we’ve validated the fit and function so you’re not stuck guessing whether things align.

Why we like it:

• Magsafe-compatible magnetic hold
• Designed around our 17mm system
• Includes a ring for cases to make them Magsafe compatible
• Includes a charging cable
• Affordable, reliable wireless charging
• Clean integration with EVO, Stealth, or NextGen mounts
• The offset design gives extra placement flexibility so you can fine tune where the phone sits.
  

It also pairs perfectly with a Scosche OBD to QC USB adapter, giving you a conveniently located USB port right where you need it. No long cable runs, no splicing, just a straightforward plug-in solution.

If your goal is magnetic on-dash mounting and wireless charging that just works in a Rivian interior, this is a great, inexpensive way to get there.

This is available stand alone, or bundled with our mounts, starting at around $25. It's shipping right now, and you can find it here:

• STEALTH Phone Mount (right of steering wheel, pictured): https://opensourceev.com/products/stealth-phone-mount
• EVO (right of steering wheel) Phone Mount: https://opensourceev.com/products/evo-phone-mount-v4
• NextGen (left of steering wheel) Phone Mount: https://opensourceev.com/products/nextgen-phone-mount
• Stand-alone: https://opensourceev.com/products/osev-17mm-offset-charging-magsafe-phone-holder

New Upgrade Kits – Keep Your Options Open

Not sure which mount style or ball size you want? Or do you tend to change things up over time? We now offer Upgrade Kits as a product option:

• Convert EVO NextGen
• Switch between 17mm, 20mm, and 1 inch ball sizes

The Updgrade Kits contain all of the bespoke plastic bits to convert an EVO into a NextGen, and all the ball sizes to go up and down as needed. It's the Choose Your Own Adventure enabling addon - you can swap back and forth, up and down in size at any time without needing to repurchase a damn thing. It turns your phone mount into a platform that evolves with you - not a one-and-done choice you’re stuck with forever.

These kits are just $4 when added at the time of a phone mount or adapter purchase, or $8.95 separately. The are available now as an option when purchasing a phone mount, or stand alone products. You can see them here:

• EVO (right of steering wheel) Phone Mount: https://opensourceev.com/products/evo-phone-mount-v4
• NextGen (left of steering wheel) Phone Mount: https://opensourceev.com/products/nextgen-phone-mount
• EVO to NextGen Upgrade Kit: https://opensourceev.com/products/evo-to-nextgen-upgrade-kit
• NextGen to EVO Upgrade Kit: https://opensourceev.com/products/nextgen-to-evo-upgrade-kit

If you have questions about fitment, compatibility, or what makes sense for your setup, drop them below! Happy to help!

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