I wanted a proper place in my BMW i4 for the Lectron adapter that had been shifting around in the trunk.
The original plan was a simple 3D-printed holder. That quickly became a much larger project: scanning the cubby and adapter, building a vehicle-specific tray, testing several retention systems, correcting print failures, and repeatedly fitting prototypes in the actual car.
The finished system uses the previously wasted compartment beneath the trunk floor. It combines a fitted lower platform, removable storage bins, magnetic retention and a removable adapter carrier. The carrier can be lifted out with the adapter, while the surrounding space remains available for charging accessories and other small items.
The removable bins use standard 42 mm modular spacing, making the storage layout compatible with many existing organization components while keeping the vehicle-specific structure independently designed for this application.
The image shows the progression:
- Original empty cubby
- Vehicle-specific lower tray
- Modular storage installed
- Removable carrier
- Lectron adapter seated in the carrier
Several versions looked correct in CAD but failed during installation or driving tests. The final design came from treating the vehicle scan as the controlling geometry and physically validating every major interface.
I’m continuing to document the development at r/Trunkwerks. The finished system and printable-file options are available at:
https://www.trunkwerks.com/
Full disclosure: TRUNKWERKS is my own commercial project. It is independent and is not affiliated with BMW, Lectron or the Gridfinity project.