I'm looking at a used 2022 GLE but on the spec sheet it shows a -$200 for NFC wireless charging missing. I uderstand there was a chip shortage during this time. I don't really care about wireless charging, but will the lack of NFC impact automatically to Apple Car Play? Will I have to go through Bluetooth each time?

 

The 2022 GLE doesn't have wireless Carplay, so you'll need to connect by cable in either event-- so bluetooth and NFC don't matter for Carplay. You can play music audio through bluetooth without Carplay, and in that event, the only thing that NFC does on an Apple phone is begin the pairing process making it slightly easier to pair the phone. I've never used NFC in the vehicle at all.

 

And the wireless charging was very slow if it worked at all with the larger camera bump on some phones.

 

Ditto what everyone else said above. Just want to mention that if you want wireless CP, there are devices for it. I use this for wireless Android Auto but they have a CP version. I think it's better than Ottocast which has slow and buggy software that negotiates btwn both CP and AA vs single platform like the item below, making it much more reliable.

Wireless CarPlay Adapter, 2023 Upgraded CarPlay Adapter for OEM Wired CarPlay Cars, Fastest and Stylish Dongle to Turn OEM Wired to Wireless CarPlay, Plug and Play, for Cars from 2015 and ios10+ https://a.co/d/cBF84ZK

 

As everyone has mentioned, NFC wireless charging is useless as you still need to connect via usb-c cable for carplay.

 

I purchased a Motorola Ma1 adapter so don't have to plug in for a 2020 MB. Adapter off Amazon was abt $85.

 

Is that for wireless charging, or Wireless carplay, or both?

 

Keeps from having to plug your phone and unplug your phone using Android Play. I use it on a 2020. This plugs into the USB Android/iPhone port and pair with your phone. Since it is Bluetooth - don't believe that it is charging the phone. I watched several YouTube videos prior to purchase. So far pretty satisfied.

 

I purchased a 2024 GLE yesterday and it came with both wireless charging and wireless android auto.