Abstract: A method and apparatus for charging a battery in an electric powered vehicle are provided. The method of charging the battery comprises rotating a fan in response to an airstream generated by a movement of the electric powered vehicle. Current is produced in at least one current generating device in response to rotation of the fan. The current produced is used to charge the batteries of the electric powered vehicle. A battery charging apparatus for an electric powered vehicle is provided comprising a duct that conveys air through the electric powered vehicle in response to movement of the electric powered vehicle. A fan is coupled to the duct, and the fan is rotated by movement of the air. A current generating device is coupled to the fan. The current generating device produces current in response to rotation of the fan, and the current is used to charge the batteries of the electric powered vehicle.