New M5 MacBook Pro Ships Without a Charger in Europe Amid Sustainability Rules

Apple’s latest 14-inch MacBook Pro, powered by the new M5 chip, arrives with a notable omission for European buyers, there’s no charger in the box. Customers in countries including the U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands will instead find only a USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable inside, while those in the U.S. and other regions will continue to receive the standard 70-watt USB-C Power Adapter.

The change aligns with Apple’s broader environmental strategy, which aims to reduce electronic waste and packaging size across its product lines. It also coincides with new European Union sustainability regulations that encourage manufacturers to minimize included accessories and standardize charging solutions.

While the company says the move helps reduce its carbon footprint, it also means European customers will need to use an existing USB-C charger or purchase one separately. In the U.K., Apple sells the 70W power adapter for £59.

The rest of the M5 MacBook Pro lineup remains identical worldwide, offering a powerful new processor, up to 24 hours of battery life, and the same Liquid Retina XDR display, but for European buyers, it now arrives with a slimmer box and a slightly longer shopping list.