EV Kits for Galaxy: Charging and Mounting Setup Guide

By Quad Lock USA® - Official Store | Published: 2026-11-03

Category: How-to Guides

Set up your Quad Lock EV Kit for Galaxy in three clear steps. Learn where to mount, how to route charging, and the mistakes that cause wobble or cable strain.

Quick answer

Install the mount first, then route your charging cable, then seat the Galaxy in the protective case and lock it in. Choose behind the centre screen, the windscreen, or the cup holder based on where you can reach the phone without blocking controls or sightlines.

Where the three mounting positions actually differ

Behind the centre screen keeps the cabin minimal and hides the phone from casual view, but you need enough clearance behind the screen for the mount body and the phone. The windscreen gives the clearest sightline and easiest reach, though it puts the phone in direct sun more often. The cup holder is the least permanent option and works well when you switch cars or lease the vehicle, but it uses up a cup holder and sits lower than your natural glance point.

The charging decision you make before mounting

Decide whether your Galaxy will charge wirelessly or by cable before you fix the mount in place. A cable needs a route that stays slack when the phone is seated and removed, so the mount position must leave room for the connector to move. Wireless charging removes the cable from the equation but requires the phone to sit flat against the charging surface, which affects how much clearance you need behind the screen. The EV Kit's contents determine which charging method is available to you; check the kit's option and included parts rather than assuming both are supported.

Step-by-step EV Kit setup for Galaxy

Test-fit the mount position before attaching anything: Hold the mount in each candidate spot behind the centre screen, on the windscreen, or in the cup holder and check that the phone, once seated, does not block climate controls, the screen edge, or your view of the road. Common mistake: committing to behind-screen mounting without checking that the screen's tilt or housing leaves room for the phone to sit and be removed. If the phone touches the screen housing or sits at an awkward angle, try the next position before sticking anything down.
Clean and prepare the mounting surface: Wipe the chosen surface with an alcohol wipe and let it dry fully before applying any adhesive or clamping the mount. For cup holder mounting, skip surface prep and instead confirm the cup holder jaws grip the mount base without rocking. Common mistake: applying adhesive to a dusty or Armor All-treated dash, which lets the mount lift within days. Adhesive bonds best to a clean, dry, smooth surface; textured or curved surfaces may need the cup holder option instead.
Route the charging cable with slack at the phone end: Run the cable from your EV's USB or 12V outlet along a trim gap or under a mat, leaving a small loop of slack right where the phone connects so that seating and removing the phone does not pull on the connector. Common mistake: pulling the cable tight to hide it, which strains the port every time you dock the phone. Test the loop by docking and undocking the phone three times; the cable should not tug at either end.
Seat the Galaxy in the case, then lock it onto the mount: Fit the Galaxy into the included impact-resistant case, press it fully onto the mount head, and twist or click until it locks. Pull gently on the phone to confirm the lock engaged. Common mistake: stopping at the first resistance, which leaves the phone only partly engaged and prone to popping off over bumps. A correctly locked phone will not lift away with a gentle pull; if it does, reseat it.
Do a stationary check before driving: With the car parked, dock and undock the phone, check that the cable loop stays slack, and confirm the mount does not flex when you press on the phone. Common mistake: skipping this check and discovering a wobble or a strained cable at the first bumpy road. If the mount flexes, tighten the fixing or move to a more rigid position before you drive.

Product facts

EV Kits - Galaxy: The EV Kit - Galaxy is designed for behind-the-centre-screen, windscreen, or cup holder mounting, and includes a protective, impact-resistant case. You can pick the position that suits your EV's interior without buying a separate case, but you still need to confirm clearance for the mount body at your chosen spot.
EV Kits - Galaxy