EV fleet charging network SparkCharge has partnered with the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and car-sharing network Zipcar to create a DC fast charging hub that uses a mobile, battery-equipped charging solution.

Located at Zipcar’s maintenance facility in East Boston, the pilot facility supports a rotating fleet of Zipcar EVs.

SparkCharge’s Mobile Battery-Powered Trailer delivers 320 kW DC fast charging. It is integrated with Zipcar’s existing on-site power, and draws supplemental energy from the grid to recharge its batteries between sessions, ensuring consistent, high-speed charging without overloading the local grid.

SparkCharge explains that using its mobile charger can eliminate the need for major grid upgrades.

“At SparkCharge, we believe electrification should never be limited by where the grid is or how long it takes,” said Joshua Aviv, founder and CEO of SparkCharge. “With this program in East Boston, we’re showing how fleets can deploy at scale, in any community, and deliver clean mobility today.”

Source: SparkCharge