SparkCharge and Zipcar bring off‑grid fast charging to East Boston

SparkCharge has partnered with the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and Zipcar to launch the Northeast’s first off‑grid, mobile DC fast‑charging hub for shared EVs. The goal is to bring fast, reliable EV charging infrastructure into communities without having to wait for costly or slow grid upgrades.

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E-quipment highlight: Piaggio Porter NPE micro truck gets it done

Vespa parent company Piaggio is rolling out a new electric city truck that packs XL capabilities in a Kei-sized package with plenty of Italian style — ultimately begging the question: if it can get the job done, what do we need these giant pickups for?

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Hyundai keeps IONIQ 5 EV leases affordable at just $189 a month

Hyundai is keeping one of the most affordable EV lease deals alive with the IONIQ 5 still available for just $189 a month through December.

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Jackery Black Friday Encore sale with up to 65% power station savings + four exclusive lows, Anker robot mowers, more

We’ve got more ongoing holiday savings in today’s Green Deals, headlined by Jackery’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday Encore Sale with up to 65% discounts and bonus savings on power stations – all starting from $79. And for folks looking to score the brand’s Explorer 1000 v2, 2000 v2, 3000 v2, or 5000 Plus – you can find new low and exclusive prices on those standalone units starting from $327. We also have Anker’s eufy E15 and E18 Robot Lawn Mowers retaining their lowest prices starting from $1,300, as well as other deals from Birdfy, Ninja, Camplux, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals from the holiday event and this week that are collected together in our Black Friday/Cyber Monday Green Deals hub, which we will continue to update through the rest of the week, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Cyber Week Sale event, the exclusive $1,620 savings to a new low on the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra power station, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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The man behind Jaguar’s controversial new EV design has been fired

The man behind Jaguar’s radical new EV design, Gerry McGovern, was reportedly fired this week and “escorted out of the office.”

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Tesla (TSLA) sales keep crashing in Europe with a single market temporarily saving it

Tesla’s registration numbers for November 2025 are starting to roll in for European markets, and they paint a stark picture: demand is still collapsing in nearly every major market, with one massive exception that is propping up the entire region.

According to registration data tracked by Electrek, Tesla’s volumes in key European markets are down 12.3% year-over-year.

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Why LiveWire’s new electric maxi-scooter could finally make Americans fall in love with scooters

Scooters have never really had their moment in the US the way they have in Europe or much of Asia (despite the few fun-loving Vespas clubs here and there). A mere ocean away in Europe, a scooter is just basic transportation – a smart, efficient, dead-simple way to navigate a city. But in the US, scooters tend to get ignored by car folks and lumped into the “not really a motorcycle” category by bike folks.

But LiveWire’s upcoming new electric maxi-scooter concept might actually have a shot at shifting that narrative.

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Tesla Model Y named worst car for reliability in Germany’s major TÜV report

Tesla has received a brutal reality check from Germany this week. The country’s closely watched TÜV Report 2026 has not only ranked the Tesla Model Y as the absolute worst car for reliability in its age group but noted that it has the highest defect rate of any vehicle tested in the last ten years.

It’s a tough look for the world’s best-selling car, though the details paint a more nuanced picture than just “the car is falling apart.”

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Rivian confirms new purple exterior color called ‘Borealis’ and is exploring interior scents

After nearly a year of speculation online, Rivian has confirmed it will begin offering a new purple exterior color, and we now have the name – Borealis. Inspired by its own community, Rivian’s latest color will be available for a limited time on select variants and arrives as part of a broader design initiative focused on sensory experiences.

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Kia teases a mysterious new vehicle, but this one looks unique [Video]

What is Kia cooking up now? After previewing the refreshed Seltos and the upcoming EV2, the brand is teasing yet another new vehicle, hinting “a new future is on the horizon.”

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