The Charging Battles in Europe Are Over, USB-C Won

The EU’s common-charger rules have now expanded to laptops, requiring new models sold in the bloc to support USB-C charging.

The policy aims to cut consumer hassle and costs while reducing electronic waste from incompatible chargers.

It also strengthens the market for interoperable, faster charging products from third-party makers like Anker and Ugreen.

Devices such as the Apple MacBook Air are among the kinds of laptops affected by the new requirement.