Best USB-C cables for Android Auto 2025

Despite the fact you can run Android Auto with a wireless connection, there are advantages to using a cable instead. Even if your car offers a wireless connection, you may prefer to plug your phone in with a USB-C cable. You just don't want it to bend out of shape, suddenly unplug, or lose its connection. Failing cables are often a reason why something's off while driving, so why not keep a good replacement or backup handy for your next road trip.

In a sea of options, we fished out some of the best USB-C cables available to keep Android Auto running like it should. They're all affordable, durable, and high-quality picks, and that's what makes them the best USB-C cables for your vehicle.

Get road-trip-ready with the best USB-C cables for Android Auto

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What are the best Android Auto USB-C cables?

Many cars support Android Auto, so the platform is increasingly ubiquitous these days. There are so many USB-C cables in the market, it can be tough to pick the best one to stay connected and charge at the same time. The Belkin BoostCharge 240W USB-C cable sticks out as the best of the bunch with its longer length, braided design, fast charge, and tangle-resistance.

If you'd rather try something else, the Cable Matters Slim USB-C-to-USB-A design is easy to use in vehicles with USB-A ports. Maybe you don't want much length, which is where the super short CableCreation Short USB-C Cable can take up less space. Do you want speed and USB-C on both sides? Consider the UGREEN Uno. Want a little color in the cabin? Look at what JSAUX offers.

Whichever cable you choose should help run the many Android Auto apps available once you start driving. Make it easier on yourself with all the information and entertainment you need while moving from Point A to Point B. Still not totally sure how the basics work yet? Check our guide on how to use Android Auto.

Andrew Myrick
Senior Editor — Smartphones (North America), Chromebooks & Tablets

Andrew Myrick is a Senior Editor at Android Central. He enjoys everything to do with technology, including tablets, smartphones, and everything in between. Perhaps his favorite past-time is collecting different headphones, even if they all end up in the same drawer.

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