New EU regulation sets higher standards for phone battery life
Brussels, June 20 (Hibya) – The European Commission has adopted two regulations for smartphones and tablets, both of which will take effect on June 20.
The Commission’s regulation will apply from June 20, 2025, to smartphones, feature phones, cordless phones, and tablets placed on the EU market.
According to the regulation, batteries in smartphones and tablets must be able to withstand at least 800 charge cycles while retaining at least 80% of their original capacity.
Manufacturers must provide spare parts to service centers for seven years after the sale of a phone or tablet. Parts are to be delivered within five to ten working days.
Manufacturers will also be required to provide operating system updates for at least five years after the device is sold.
In the future, new products will include an energy label, similar to those found on household appliances, indicating energy efficiency class.
A so-called “repairability score” will also be displayed, showing battery longevity and how easy it is to repair the product.
The labeling scheme will cover smartphones and tablets up to 17.4 inches and cordless landline phones.
British News Agency
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