Overview
- Apple’s 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro ships without a power adapter in the EU and U.K., while the 70W USB‑C adapter remains included in the U.S., Canada, India and other non‑European markets.
- European boxes still include a 2‑meter USB‑C to MagSafe 3 cable, and buyers can add a 70W or 96W USB‑C adapter at checkout for about €65/€85 or £59/£79.
- The EU’s Common Charger Directive standardizes USB‑C and requires companies to offer a configuration without a charger, but it does not forbid bundling one at no extra cost.
- Apple cut base prices by about €100 in many euro‑zone countries, leaving the new model roughly €35 cheaper than the prior version even if a €65 adapter is added; the U.K. saw no price cut.
- Some EU/UK Apple Store pages make adding the adapter easier only after selecting certain upgrades, a quirk that can push buyers to add the charger as a separate item.