In January 2025, the EU Official Journal published the European Commission’s guidance (C/2025/214) on how to apply Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, Article 11, covering portable battery removability and replaceability. The document clarifies what “end-user replaceable” means in practice, when limited derogations may apply, and emphasizes that software should not create barriers to battery replacement.

In October 2025, the European Commission advanced the EU Common Charger roadmap by linking it more directly to updated ecodesign rules, signalling that interoperability is being reinforced not only through device ports but also through chargers, wireless charging products, and USB-C cables. The move highlights a shift toward ecosystem-level compliance that aims to reduce fragmentation and make charging performance more predictable.

WPC officially launched Qi2 25W based on Qi v2.2.1, pushing wireless charging into a faster tier tied to certification. The market now watches Android adoption speed and whether certified accessories can deliver 25W performance with controlled heat.

In October 2025, the European Commission adopted Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/2052 under the ecodesign framework, expanding market requirements across external power supplies, wireless chargers, general-use portable battery chargers, and USB Type-C cables, while repealing Regulation (EU) 2019/1782. The move signals a broader push toward measurable energy-efficiency baselines and more predictable charging ecosystem performance.