European CommissionDec 28, 2024

Today is the day. Welcome to THE charger!

USB-C is officially the common standard for charging electronic devices in the EU.

This means:

🔌The same charger for all new phones, tablets and cameras
⚡ Harmonised fast-charging technology
🔄 Reduced e-waste
🛑 No more “Sorry, I don’t have the right cable”

One charger to rule them all.

#SingleMarket #DigitalEU 

Show threadkaiserkiwi 

@EUCommission I wish it was not only the form factor but also the technical details. USB Power Delivery should be mandatory too.

So many devices that technically use USB-C but can't be charged by every charger…

Dec 28, 2024 at 8:07amWeb
Show threadda_kinkDec 28, 2024
@kaiserkiwi @EUCommission exactly this! Nice that the connector is standard but the protocols beneath that are a mess
Show threadmrthegood (they/them)Dec 28, 2024
@kaiserkiwi @EUCommission Well, do I have good news for you! This legislation includes regulations to harmonize fast-charging technology.
You can read more about it here: https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/electrical-and-electronic-engineering-industries-eei/radio-equipment-directive-red/one-common-charging-solution-all_en
The EU common charger

The common charging solution promotes the use of common chargers for mobile phones and other portable electronic devices.

Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs
Show threadkaiserkiwi Dec 28, 2024

@mrthegood @EUCommission If a device doesn't need fast charging, it doesn't apply though. Fast charging is pointless for most devices so in this case companies still do nonsense.

Just bought a camera for my child with USB C that only works with the USB C charger it came with but not with most others at home.

And yes, now the regulation is active it still gets sold.