Anyway to stop iPhone from charging while using CarPlay (Sony AX5500)?

Hey everyone,


I’ve got a Sony AX5500 in my car and I plug my iPhone 14 into it every day for Apple CarPlay. The issue is that the stereo charges my phone the whole time, so it basically sits at 100% whenever I’m driving. Since the iPhone 14 doesn’t have the new battery charge limit feature (that only came with the 15), I’m a bit worried about long-term battery health.


I also suspect the car’s power output isn’t super clean or ideal for iPhones (not 100% sure though). I tried switching to wireless CarPlay, but then my phone overheats pretty badly, which honestly feels worse.


So I’m wondering:


Is there any way to keep data for CarPlay working but stop charging over USB?


Are there cables/adapters that do this reliably?


Or any other tricks people are using to avoid battery wear/overheating with CarPlay?


Appreciate any tips 🙏


TL;DR: I want CarPlay data without charging. iPhone 14 + Sony AX5500, worried about constant 100% charging and overheating with wireless CarPlay.




iPhone 14, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 21, 2025 02:10 AM

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Anyway to stop iPhone from charging while using CarPlay (Sony AX5500)?

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