The European Parliament is a vocal supporter of universal chargers with USB Type-C connectors to reduce the amount of e-waste generated by blocks each year.European Parliament this week formally ratified (opens in new tab) New legislation requiring virtually all mobile electronic devices sold in the EU from now on to support USB-C charging.
From 2024, all smartphones, tablets, game consoles, headphones, keyboards, mice, portable navigation systems, e-readers, portable speakers and cameras sold in the EU will come with a USB Type-C port for charging Must have. From Spring 2026, this rule will also apply to laptops.
This law applies to all portable electronic devices requiring a maximum power supply of 100 watts. That said, not all laptops should have a USB Type-C port for charging. So, for example, high performance gaming notebooks don’t need to use USB Type-C charging. Additionally, it doesn’t look like the EU will force companies like Apple to ditch their own charging connectors (such as those with MagSafe plugs), but only require all laptops to support USB-C. It seems to
The EU Common Charger Initiative wants to harmonize interoperability requirements for wireless chargers to ensure interoperability with devices from other suppliers and avoid technical ‘lock-in’ effects by the end of 2024. Because we think, it goes beyond wired USB charging.
To help end-users make more informed decisions about which power brick to purchase for their devices, the EU has labeled the new power bricks appropriately to reflect their capabilities. We also demand hardware companies with chargers and electronics.
The EU believes that universal chargers will save EU citizens up to €250 million per year on buying unnecessary power blocks and help eliminate around 11,000 tons of e-waste per year within the blocks. .
