New MacBook Pro Does Not Include a Charger in the Box in Europe

[MacRumors]

The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 chip does not include a charger in the box in European countries, including the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Norway, and others, according to Apple's online store.

In the U.S. and all other countries outside of Europe, the new MacBook Pro comes with Apple's 70W USB-C Power Adapter, but European customers miss out.

Apple has gradually stopped including chargers with many products over the years — a decision it has attributed to its environmental goals. In addition, the European Union has implemented new regulations related to electronic waste.

Apple still includes a USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable in the box with the 14-inch MacBook Pro in Europe, so you only need to supply a charger if you need one.

In the U.K., the 70W USB-C Power Adapter costs £59.

(Thanks, Michael!)

Article Link: New MacBook Pro Does Not Include a Charger in the Box in Europe

 

[dantay]

It’s all to help the environment……🤣🤣🤣

 

[Hudzilla95]

I think it's about time we start an uprising about this....

 

[awshucks]

Quite surprised Apple has not done this in North America

 

[jarman92]

I’m sorry, WHAT?!

 

[dantay]

I think it's about time we start an uprising about this....

How would that look?

 

[Henrikr]

Fine, don't ship a charger due to "environment" but deduct $60 from the cost of the product then!

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

I can understand for a 15/20w charger… but a 70w one? What the -

 

[GUNSTAR1]

The earpods i could understand, but the charger for a computer, thats insane. I guess Anker is about to get a boost in sales.

 

[muasachi]

I can foresee the tech headline for the next couple days

 

[b.inazawa-fan]

I already have a charger!!! I don't care!!!!!!!

 

[BelgianChoklit]

Too dangerous. You could get strangled depending on how motivated you are unboxing it.

 

[Apple-achian]

This is clearly because of EU regulators. Don't blame Apple!

 

[Astuces iOS]

LMFAO THIS IS SO FUNNY

 

[e1me5]

Bold move. But o the other hand if you have invested in any MacBook the last 10 years you already have one.

 

[thefrost]

This is ridiculous.

 

[gpat]

I have lots of spare chargers with enough power, but still this is unbelievably stingy.

 

[muasachi]

Even a fanboy like me, still so furious for those European customers.
This has gone too far.

 

[cocky jeremy]

I think it's about time we start an uprising about this....

Blame the "save the earth" nerds.

 

[dantay]

Bold move. But o the other hand if you have invested in any MacBook the last 10 years you already have one.

This will obviously been apple’s argument but really……it’s about maximising profits.

 

[Pafoofnik]

Methinks the only *real* environmental goal Apple has is the greening of their executives' wallets.

 

[johannnn]

Everyone has phone chargers at home. But what the f, who has a bunch of 70W chargers at home?

 

[tiagojsag]

> Apple is still generous enough to include a USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable in the box

lol

 

[Innovati0n]

This is a step too far

 

[cocky jeremy]

Fine, don't ship a charger due to "environment" but deduct $60 from the cost of the product then!

Why would they be stupid enough to give up money?