[Digi]

The 2017 Bolt specifically did not use Qi charging standard so iPhone models prior to this one did not work with wireless charging.

This thread explains more: Wireless charging, much to be desired...

Then please explain how I know TWO people that have 2017 Bolts and an iPhone 8 and an iPhone 11 and it works for them natively.

 

[Digi]

I ran a little experiment. I connected the iphone 12 pro to CarPlay outside of the pocket (no wireless charging). I connected a small USB power meter between the cable and USB port. It says the phone draws around 1 amp at around 5 volts. Next, I disconnect the cable and put the phone into the charging pocket and wait until wireless charging starts. Then I reconnect the carplay cable. Wireless charging continues (charging icon remains on the infotainment display) and the USB power meter says 1 amp at 5 volts.

This implies that the phone is simultaneously charged from both power sources. I don't have a method of measuring the power draw from the wireless charger. It's possible it draws less power when a cable is connected.

Do not ever charge an IPhone with two power sources at the same time!!!!!

It will overheat internally and drastically reduce the life of the battery/components.

slaps your hands
BAD!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Digi]

My 11 pro charges wirelessly with a 2017.

Tried this today with my friends 2017 orange Bolt EV Premier. I myself have a 11 pro. Worked fine as well.....hence why I call BS.

Have a look at this article, where they did a test on exactly this (with an 8 rather than a 12):

Can you blow up your iPhone x/8 by placing it on a wireless charger pad while it's charging with a cable?

Are you going to run into problems if you put an iPhone X/iPhone 8 that's already charging down on an active charging pad?

www.zdnet.com

It does pull power from both sources, but the net is the same as if you were just plugged into a wall, assuming your charger can charge at the maximum rate for that phone.

There are a variety of articles that say the same thing. I couldn't find an apple KB article quickly.

Yeah well I fix iPhones and it was listed a while back somewhere to NOT dual charge them. I trust that and my experience instead. I am sure that if you Google it a little more that you will come across it.

 

[Digi]

Nah, I'm good. Already googled, and found no such citation. Happy to follow the advice in your signature.

Good move.....although do try googling harder.