Not Even The Switch Can Escape!New EU Regulations Require All Handheld Devices To Have Replaceable Batteries
Fast Technology News on July 17, recently, the news about the “EU’s most stringent battery regulations” has attracted the attention of many people, and its requirement that the iPhone must use a removable battery has aroused public support. However, according to recent reports from foreign media, the scope of the EU’s influence this time is far more than just mobile phones. According to the newly adopted EU regulations, starting from 2027, new mobile phones sold in the EU region, as well as handheld gaming devices, are required to be equipped with replaceable batteries. Specifically, “replaceable battery” means that the battery of the device can be easily disassembled using tools available on the market. If this is not possible, the manufacturer needs to provide special tools for free. This means that, in addition to smartphones, handheld devices like Switch and SteamDeck also need to consider the convenience of battery replacement in design. At the same time, this new regulation also means that users have the right to replace the battery on their own when the performance of the battery decays, instead of only asking for help from official or third-party maintenance channels as it is now.
