I am using a low profile 12v adapter and it still allows the door to function. That said, the cover for the 12v port has to sit horizontal and it seems to interfere a bit with the door's movement -- minimally since I'm still able to click it to open or close it. This is what Andyw2100 describes above, I think.
I had to discontinue the use of the right angle USB adapter because my existing iphone cable can't reach the dash when routed to the armrest end of the center console: previously without the center console, the cable went straight toward the dashboard, but now it has to route differently to allow the door to close. I still prefer the dash mount for my iphone since I can read and use it. If only a Tesla implemented CarPlay I could have the phone in the docking port and still use it on the screen.
As for laying a phone down horizontally and charging it while the door is closed, the iphone 6 is too tall for that, but I suspect a 5 would fit. I can check tomorrow. And yes, the lightning connector part is easily removable although I didn't get a blank plate to replace it if I did take it out (not sure if others did). I did immediately do the "toothpick mod" to push the lighting cable up a but to charge my phone in its case.
Fit and finish:
1. I noticed they added felt around the USB charging ports and 12 v ports. A nice little touch in case things roll around in there, they don't clack against the previously hard surface.
2. When the sliding black doors are fully closed, they click lock into place. At first I couldn't get it open, but then realized you have to push down on the silver handle to disengage the hook underneath, then the sliding panels can open. A good idea, but in mine, it's a bit hard to push it just right -- I've found it sometimes takes a couple tries. Also, the sliding itself isn't silky smooth -- it's not really rough but also not elegant in feel. I'm thinking of putting a bit of silicone lubricant in the tracks -- there's no lubricant in them currently. Not sure if this is unique to mine, or it's a sign of the quality control issues they cite, although this part has nothing to do with the obeche finish panel.
3. The obeche gloss panel is quite nice, and I don't see a quality issue there. No obvious way to remove the panel to add a skin or modify it. I suspect I'd need to take the console out entirely to take that part out.
4. The floor of the console feels pretty plush, thicker than the stock carpeting that was there before.
All said, I'm very happy with it. My interior looks much cleaner now, and I do prefer the cup holders there.