Multi power sourced electric vehicle

摘要

An apparatus for charging a battery of an electric or a hybrid electric vehicle (10) is disclosed. The apparatus comprises first means for selectively coupling the battery (51) to a high power 5 electrical supply (61) and second means for selectively coupling the battery (51) to a lower power electrical supply (64). The second means (20) for coupling comprises a pickup pad electrically coupled to the battery (51), Power is transferred to the pickup pad (20) from a charging pad by inductive power transfer. 10 A method for charging a battery of an electric or a hybrid electric vehicle is also disclosed. WO 20081140333 PCT/NZ2008/000103 10 S1 53 52