Why Replaceable Batteries Are Becoming a Key Design Consideration for European Cordless Cleaning Products

Kinzir develops detachable-battery car vacuums, electric air dusters and turbo jet fans for brands planning their next generation of cordless products

As cordless cleaning products continue to expand across automotive, household and professional applications, battery design has become an increasingly important part of product development. For brands selling cordless equipment in Europe, battery accessibility and replacement are also becoming important considerations as new EU battery requirements approach.

Kinzir, the cordless cleaning brand of Mfina Teknologio (Huizhou) Co., Ltd., has developed a range of products with detachable battery packs, including handheld car vacuums, electric air dusters and mini turbo jet fans.

From built-in batteries to replaceable battery platforms

Many compact cordless products use built-in rechargeable batteries because they simplify product construction and help manufacturers achieve a compact appearance.

Tamen, a rechargeable battery has a limited service life. When the battery capacity declines after repeated charging cycles, replacing the battery can become difficult if the battery is permanently integrated into the product.

A detachable battery design takes a different approach. The battery pack can be separated from the main product, allowing the battery to be handled as a replaceable component.

For brands developing products for the European market, this design approach can also provide greater flexibility for spare-battery management and after-sales support.

EU battery requirements bring new design considerations

The European Union’s Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 introduces requirements concerning the removability and replaceability of portable batteries incorporated into products. Article 11 is scheduled to apply from 18 februaro 2027, subject to specified exceptions and conditions.

The requirements are not limited to simply making a battery physically accessible. Produkta dezajno, replacement instructions and other supporting information may also need to be considered.

Tial, brands sourcing cordless products need to look at the battery system during the product-selection stage.

Questions such as How is the battery removed? Can the end user replace the complete battery pack? Is a replacement battery available? What information needs to be provided? can become part of the product-development and compliance discussion.

Kinzir’s detachable-battery product range

Kinzir has developed several products around removable battery platforms.

VC16R is a cordless handheld car vacuum that combines vacuuming and blowing functions. Its detachable battery is integrated into the handle structure and can be removed from the product.

VC26R provides another removable-battery option for automotive cleaning applications.

For customers looking for multiple functions in one device, VC80 combines vacuuming, air blowing and turbo jet functions in a compact handheld design.

In the electric air duster category, AD59 kaj AD80 feature detachable battery systems and are designed for high-speed air applications such as dust removal, cleaning and drying.

La AD47 mini turbo jet fan is another compact platform using a removable battery pack, targeting automotive detailing, drying and other high-speed airflow applications.

One battery platform, multiple use scenarios

A replaceable battery can offer practical advantages beyond regulatory preparation.

For professional users, a charged spare battery can help reduce downtime between operating sessions. Por distribuistoj, spare battery packs can become part of the after-sales product offering.

For private-label brands, a detachable battery architecture can also provide opportunities to develop different battery capacities or product configurations around a common platform, depending on the electrical and mechanical design.

The actual operating time of each product depends on battery capacity, motor power, operating mode and other configuration factors.

OEM and ODM development for overseas brands

Mfine Technology provides OEM and ODM services for customers that require more than an off-the-shelf product.

Customization can include battery configuration, product housing, koloroj, emblemoj, packaging and other product details. The company can also work with customers on product structure and development requirements for specific markets.

For European customers, battery-related design requirements can be discussed at an early stage so that the battery system, product structure and supporting documentation are considered together.

Compliance remains dependent on the final product configuration, applicable regulations and target market. Mfine provides relevant technical and compliance documentation according to the selected model and project requirements.

Building the next generation of cordless cleaning products

The transition toward replaceable-battery products represents more than a change to product construction. It can influence product lifecycle, spare-parts planning, after-sales service and the way brands develop their cordless product portfolios.

With experience in cordless vacuum cleaners, electric air dusters and turbo jet fans, Kinzir is continuing to develop battery-removable platforms for international brands, distributors and OEM/ODM customers.

Pri Kinzir

Kinzir is a brand of Mfine Technology (Huizhou) Co., Ltd., a manufacturer based in Huizhou, Gŭangdongo, Ĉinio.

The company specializes in cordless car vacuum cleaners, electric air dusters and mini turbo jet fans, providing product development, manufacturing and wholesale solutions for domestic and international customers.