I was just too impatient to order it and rationalized that's way too many outlets for a back seat. There is an OE panel available that I think comes with two cigarette lighter type sockets already installed. These are all frivolous reasons, now that I see them in writing. Or plug in their coffee maker or electric blanket. And it's nice for the back seat passengers to have something convenient to charge their phone with.

The forward ash tray outlet I don't use because I would have to drive around with unruly cords hanging out and the ash tray lid open. Why? I don't like using the outlet under the center armrest because some power adapters don't fit with the lid down and I don't think there's a place to thread the cord out so it doesn't get crushed. The BMW ashtray panel closes for that clean look but isn't ideal when you need access to your 12V power outlet. The plug in outlet also has an LED that stays lit when the car is on, I think it's blue. We wanted to create a product for like minded BMW enthusiasts who love their clean interiors but hate looking at the clutter (change, receipts, etc.) in their front ashtray. I have a much smaller plug in usb outlet, but the one pictured sits more flush, is plugged in more securely (won't fall out or loosen if I hit a pothole) and has a brushed chrome swing out handle that matches the brushed chrome accent strip on the ashtray. The USB power outlet is plugged into a regular cigarette lighter type outlet. Buy Car Ashtrays Online at best price in Pakistan on Autostore.pk. Here is a photo of a power outlet I installed last week on the E91.

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