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Best BMW X5 F15 (2013-2018) Phone Mount in 2026: Buyer Guide
Right of the gear selector, next to the iDrive controller, the F15 console has a small recess that collects keys and coins. It is the right place for a phone: low, at hand, out of the way of the screen. We scanned it and made a mount that fits it exactly.
Made for this car
BMW X5 F15 Phone Mount (2013–2018)Sits in the recess right of the gear selector. Qi2 charger included. No drilling, no adhesive.
View the X5 mount →Spec sheet
01Where a phone does not belong in an F15
On the iDrive screen. Clip-on mounts that hang off the screen cover part of the map you paid for.
On the vents. A vent clip blocks the air and sags as the louvres wear.
On the windscreen. A suction cup puts the phone far from the driver, in the view of the road, and lets go in the heat.
| Option | Where the phone sits | Rough roads | Charging | Marks left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suction cup on the windscreen | High on the glass, out of reach | Lets go in heat and cold | Separate cable | Ring on the glass |
| Vent clip | In front of a vent, blocks the air | Sags and rattles | Separate cable | Can crack a louvre |
| Adhesive dash pad | Wherever the dash is flat enough | Holds until the sun softens the glue | Separate cable | Residue and marks |
| Tactic, vehicle-specific | In the recess right of the gear selector | Anchored in the console. No wobble | Qi2 up to 15 W, built in | None. Reversible |
02Where ours goes
In the recess right of the gear selector, next to the iDrive controller. The base is modelled on a 3D scan of the F15 console and sits in the recess by shape. No screws, no tape.
The phone ends up below the climate controls. The iDrive screen, the vents and the climate controls stay free. The gear selector and the iDrive controller stay within reach of your right hand.
03What you get
The vehicle-specific base with a MagSafe-compatible Qi2 wireless charger. Up to 15 W over USB-C. A ball joint lets you tilt the phone toward your line of sight, and the knurled nut locks the angle. Magnetic alignment holds the phone on the charger over cobbles and speed bumps.
Scanned from the car
The base is modelled on a 3D scan of the interior. It is shaped to one recess in one car.
Sintered nylon
SLS printed in our own workshop. Stiff, light, does not soften in a hot car.
Qi2, up to 15 W
Magnetic alignment holds the phone and charges it. USB-C input.
Made in Switzerland
Designed and manufactured in-house. Two-year warranty. Spare parts for every piece.
04Install
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01Empty the recess right of the gear selector.
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02Set the base in the recess. It sits by shape.
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03Plug the Qi2 charger into a USB-C source. A 30 W USB-C PD charger gives full speed.
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04Set the angle with the ball joint, tighten the knurled nut, snap the phone on.
That is the whole install, as the video above shows. Lift it out and the console is back to factory. Relevant at resale and at lease return.
05Fitment
- BMW X5 F15, 2013–2018, with the console shown in the photos
- BMW X5 E70, 2007–2013
- BMW X5 G05, 2018+
- BMW X6 F16. Not tested
- Right-hand drive. Not available yet
The Original. Built in Switzerland since 2020.
Phone in the recess. Screen left alone.
Swiss made. No drilling. Qi2 up to 15 W.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly does it sit?
In the recess right of the gear selector, next to the iDrive controller. The phone sits below the climate controls. The video in this guide shows the exact spot.
Does it fit the X5 M or the X5 xDrive40e?
If your console has the recess shown in the product photos, it fits. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Does it fit the X6 F16?
Not tested. Send us a photo of your console and we tell you.
Which phones work?
iPhone 12 and newer, any Qi2 Android phone, or any phone in a MagSafe-compatible case. Case thickness up to 3 mm.
Where does the power come from?
The Qi2 charger runs on USB-C. A USB-C PD source of 30 W or more gives full speed, for example our 30W Mini USB-C Car Charger.
Does it need drilling or glue?
No. No drilling, no adhesive, no screws. Take it out and the interior is as it left the factory.
What if a part breaks?
Two-year warranty in every country. Every part is made in-house and sold separately, so you replace a part, not the mount.
When does it ship?
Orders leave our workshop in Switzerland every Tuesday and Friday.
MagSafe and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc. BMW, X5 and iDrive are trademarks of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. Vehicle names are used to describe fitment only. Tactic Engineering is an independent manufacturer and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of the above companies.
