The VW T6.1 Transporter and Multivan are well-equipped vans straight from the factory. But one thing Volkswagen left on the table was a dedicated wireless charging solution. The dash cubby is right there, the OEM USB-C port delivers power, and your phone is going to be in your hand or on the dash anyway — it just needed someone to connect the dots.
That's what the Zero Labs wireless charger does. Here's a full breakdown of how it works and why it's built the way it is.
The Problem It Solves
Most T6.1 owners end up with one of three setups: phone loose on the dash, a generic stick-on mount that looks out of place, or a phone holder that blocks the vent or the cubby. None of them are great. Cables are a mess, mounts vibrate, and nothing matches the interior.
The cubby in the T6.1 dash is the obvious answer — it's already there, already the right size, and already positioned where you'd naturally reach for your phone. The challenge is fitting a 20W wireless charger into that space in a way that looks like it belongs.
Design and Materials
The charger is 3D printed in Sydney using a textured finish material that matches the T6.1 dash. It comes in two variants: Transporter Grey and Multivan Black, matched to the respective interior trims. This isn't a generic black plastic part — the texture and colour are deliberate, and up close it reads as factory.
The design was modelled in Autodesk Fusion 360 to the exact internal dimensions of the cubby. It fits flush, sits level, and doesn't rattle. There are no brackets, no screws, no drilling — it fixes in place with double-sided tape and is removable if needed.
Power and Charging
The charging module is 20W — enough to keep up with or gain on battery percentage while navigating, making calls, or running Apple CarPlay. It draws power from the OEM USB-C port that's already built into the T6.1 dash. Importantly, the cigarette socket alongside it remains fully usable — nothing is blocked or sacrificed.
The phone pocket opening is 85x17mm, which accommodates most current flagship phones with or without a slim case. See the compatibility list below for tested models.
Phone Compatibility
Tested with the following phones:
Samsung: Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra, S21 / S21+ / S21 Ultra, S22 / S22+ / S22 Ultra, S23 / S23+ / S23 Ultra, S24 / S24+ / S24 Ultra — all with or without case.
iPhone: 10x Pro (without case), 11 / 11 Pro Max, 13 / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max, 14 Pro — with or without case where noted.
If your phone isn't on the list, the pocket opening is 85x17mm — measure your phone (with case if you use one) and it'll tell you straight away.
Fitment
Fits RHD (right-hand drive) T6.1 Transporter and Multivan only. LHD vans have a different dash layout and the cubby position doesn't align the same way.
Installation takes about two minutes. Place the charger in the cubby, route the USB-C cable to the OEM port, stick it down. Done.
Who It's For
If you use your T6.1 as a daily driver, work van, or camper, and you're tired of your phone cable setup, this is a clean permanent fix. It's particularly useful for anyone running navigation all day — the 20W output keeps the phone topped up rather than just slowing the drain.
If you're meticulous about interior aesthetics, the dash-matched finish is the main reason to choose this over a generic alternative. It looks right.