Apple’s new M5 MacBook Pro will ship without a power adapter in the box in the United Kingdom and European Union, prompting online confusion that.
Apple’s new M5 MacBook Pro will ship without a power adapter in the box in the United Kingdom and European Union, prompting online confusion that the change was mandated by EU law — a claim that is incorrect.
Apple quietly updated its online store following the launch of the M5 MacBook Pro to note that customers in the UK and EU who purchase the new 14-inch model will no longer receive a charging brick by default. The laptop still includes a MagSafe 3 cable, but buyers must purchase a compatible USB-C power adapter separately. The change does not apply to other markets such as the United States, where a 70W USB-C Power Adapter remains included at no extra cost.
The omission led some observers to suggest that the decision was required under new European environmental regulations. Some claimed that the European Union had banned manufacturers from including power adapters with new electronics in order to reduce electronic waste, but this is not the case.
The confusion appears to stem from the EU’s 2022 Common Charger Directive, legislation designed to standardize charging ports and give consumers flexibility when purchasing new devices.
