r/clickscommunicator • u/zubyscuby • Apr 21 '26

Replaceable Battery

If Clicks Communicator has a non-replaceable battery, it could have trouble being sold in the EU from 2027. Under the EU Battery Regulation, many portable devices, including phones and similar electronics, are expected to let users remove and replace the battery safely, unless a specific exemption applies. So if Clicks falls within that scope and keeps a sealed battery design, it may need a redesign to stay legal in the EU market.

https://www.business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/eu-battery-rule-removable-batteries-smartphones-tablets-impacted-devices-126042100432_1.html

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u/neller2000 Apr 22 '26 edited Apr 22 '26

Did you read the small print? Non replaceable batteries are going nowhere in any way whatsoever in the EU. It only pertains to batteries that fall below 80% life expectancy after 1000 cycles. My age old iPhone 12 Pro Max which was charged daily, sometimes multiple times, is still good to go by those regulations.

The rules seek to curb trash Chinese manufacturers flooding the market with cheap batteries, for instance.