Best USB-C cables for Android Auto 2024 (2024)

Belkin BoostCharge 240W

Best overall

Belkin knows how to make good charging cables, and this long and braided one is perfect. The BoostCharge USB-C cable is a quality cable, including the 240W power that should charge your phone faster when you plug into your vehicle.

Cable Matters 3-Pack Slim Series USB-C cable 6.6ft

Most durable cable

If you want a no-frills yet reliable cable to use with Android Auto, Cable Matters is a great option. This 6.6-foot cable offers "molded strain relief" to ensure that it will last through the bends and situations that may arise when plugging your phone in. It comes in black or white and shorter lengths as well.

Amazon Basics USB Type-C to Type-A 3.1 Gen 2 Charger Cable

Most affordable cable

The AmazonBasics Cable is more than suitable to connect your phone to the Android Auto unit. In fact, it works with just about any USB-C device you can think of and has the added benefit of offering 10 Gbps transfer speeds.

CableCreation Short USB C to USB A Cable 0.8ft

Best short cable

Sometimes, you don't need a cable measuring 6 feet long, but prefer something shorter for a neater set-up. CableCreation is here to help with this 0.8-foot offering that, while short, is still supremely durable, rated to last for more than 10,000 bends. Plus, it comes in funky color options.

Baseus Retractable USB-C cable

Best coiled cable

For some folks, coiled cables are a thing of the past, but they are still great options for others who love the retro look. The Baseus Curly USB-C cable is one of those great cables that won't get tangled up, while also offering the ability to retract between 0.8 and 3.3-feet.

Anker Powerline III USB-C to USB-C 3ft

Best branded cable

Anker's Powerline III USB-C cable is perfect for just about any situation, including getting on the road with Android Auto. This cable measures 3 feet long, but there are longer or shorter cable lengths available. Anker also provides a "worry-free" lifetime warranty to go along with the rugged construction able to withstand up to 25,000 bends.

UGREEN USB Type-C cable

Best quick charge cable

UGREEN's Fast Charger Cable is wrapped in nylon for added durability, comes in four different lengths, and is compatible with Quick Charge 3.0. The cable also has a built-in chip designed to make sure that your phone is charging as fast as possible, regardless of the situation. And if you need to take it out of the car, it works great for data transmission with sync speeds up to 480Mbps.

MRGLAS 3.2A USB C to USB A cable - 2-pack

Best right-angled cable

Sometimes, you need to come in at the right angle, and a right-angle twist gives this gold-plated cable a better chance to fit just right (pun intended). Made with tough nylon braiding and multiple color options, the cables are positioned at a 45-degree right angle at the USB-C end. You can get the cable super short or super long, too. Plus, with two in the pack, you can use one and keep a spare in the glove compartment.

CONMDEX USB-C Android Auto Cable

Best two-pack cables

A threaded nylon-braided cable looks nicer already, not to mention it won't get easily tangled in your car. It can handle temperature variances, providing great throughput for Android Auto to run smoothly. Pick from any of the slick colors available to add a little flavor to your in-car wired setup. This cable comes in a 2-pack, so you can always use the second as a way to charge a second phone or another mobile device.

Christine Persaud