The decision could have a global impact.

All smartphones, including iPhones, must have replaceable batteries by 2027 in the EU::undefined

  • Nioxic@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    38·
    1 year ago

    It’s NOT just phones.

    It’s EVERYTHING with a battery. Including cars, laptops, e-bikes, video game controllers, headphones etc. (im not even sure if there are exceptions, such as tiny tiny “airpod” like things… ?)

    And they must be (with a few exceptions) replacable by a “layman”, without the use of special tools - which means no heat pads, to soften up glue etc etc. (and for gods sake, i hope it also means apple can’t hardwareID lock a battery)

    an exception mentioned in the EU document about the law says, high power batteries for example in an electric car, must be done by a profesional - but of course it still has to be “replacable” and not… tear the whole car apart and rebuild it using new batteries.

    replacable batteries in headphones, bluetooth mice, laptops etc, is gonna be awesome.

    and lets not forget, they have to recycle the old ones - and produce new batteries using recycled materials.

    in fact, i will try to hold on replacing my current (2 year old) phone, and wait to get one before 2027. Usually the battery turns to shit in 3ish years.

    • TheWiseAlaundo@lemmy.whynotdrs.orgEnglish
      3·
      1 year ago

      Gonna make a guess here and assume that the EU probably wants to increase lithium recycling. Removable batteries would probably make that goal a bit more achievable

    • zpiritual@lemmy.caEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      The cars will be fun to see unfold considering new EV platforms have them integrated straight into the platform the chassis is built upon.

      • keefshape@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        Not so much new. Has been on the road map for years. More like disgusting.

        There was a choice to be made to make things repairable, or not. The industry chose not.

        • zpiritual@lemmy.caEnglish
          2·
          1 year ago

          They must all have reached nirvana when they realized they could build in planned obsolescence straight into the platform. No more replacing a tiny belt, now they get to sell a brand new car when the battery goes bad!

          I really hope that this regulation from the EU stick and it doesn’t get shut down by Germany as usual when they act as an extension of the auto-industry.