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Apple Drops Charger From 14‑Inch M5 MacBook Pro Boxes in Europe

Apple is moving ahead of EU rules on chargers by selling the European model without the 70W power adapter.

Overview

  • Apple’s online store listings show the 14‑inch M5 MacBook Pro ships without a power adapter in the U.K., Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Norway and other European markets.
  • In the U.S., Canada, India and other regions outside Europe, the laptop continues to include Apple’s 70W USB‑C power adapter in the box.
  • The box in Europe still includes a 2‑meter USB‑C to MagSafe 3 cable, and users can charge with any compatible USB‑C Power Delivery adapter or buy Apple’s 70W brick separately.
  • Apple lists the 70W adapter at £59 in the U.K. and about €65 in Germany, with the company citing its ongoing push to cut e‑waste by reusing existing chargers.
  • Reporting ties the Europe‑only change to EU measures that will require an option to buy laptops without chargers from April 2026, and some outlets also report a €100 price cut in Europe that has not been widely confirmed.