“Today we have made the common charger a reality in Europe! European consumers were frustrated long with multiple chargers piling up with every new device. Now they will be able to use a single charger for all their portable electronics...." – Alex Agius Saliba, European Parliament's Rapporteur Other aspects of the law include having the charging speed harmonized for devices that support fast charging. This would allow users to charge their devices at the same speed with any compatible charger. Most importantly, other than having USB-C as standard, customers can now choose whether to have a charger included or not when purchasing a new electronic device to help cut down on electronic waste. Read more in our articles including "USB-C in mobile devices to be mandatory in EU in 2024" and "realme Buds T500 Pro now available in the Philippines".
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Jun 17, 2026“Today we have made the common charger a reality in Europe! European consumers were frustrated long with multiple chargers piling up with every new device.
Now they will be able to use a single charger for all their portable electronics...." – Alex Agius Saliba, European Parliament's Rapporteur Other aspects of the law include having the charging speed harmonized for devices that support fast charging. This would allow users to charge their devices at the same speed with any compatible charger. Most importantly, other than having USB-C as standard, customers can now choose whether to have a charger included or not when purchasing a new electronic device to help cut down on electronic waste.
Our coverage of EU charger includes: "USB-C in mobile devices to be mandatory in EU in 2024"; "realme Buds T500 Pro now available in the Philippines"; "DJI files patent infringement lawsuits against Insta360". Each article provides unique insights and information.