From 28 April 2026, new EU regulations will noticeably change the notebook market: laptops must be chargeable via USB-C. The goal is to allow users to reuse existing power adapters instead of buying a new one with every device. This is the core of the EU Common Charger regulation, which will apply to laptops from this date onward.
At the same time, the scope of delivery will change. Manufacturers must offer devices without power adapters and will increasingly ship notebooks without one by default. The background is the same sustainability and interoperability approach: less electronic waste, fewer duplicate chargers, and more standardization.
“USB-C” initially refers only to the connector shape. For charging, the relevant standard is USB Power Delivery (USB-PD). A notebook may have a USB-C port, but charging capability, charging speed, and compatibility depend on which USB-PD profiles are supported.
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