Abstract: An apparatus that includes a charger, which includes an electric vehicle (EV) connector, a first alternating current (AC) connector, a charger connector, an alternating current and direct current (AC/DC) converter, a DC/DC converter, a charger switch system, which includes a plurality of charger terminals, and a rechargeable battery system coupled between the AC/DC and DC/DC converters. The charger further includes a charger controller coupled to and configured to control the AC/DC converter, the DC/DC converter, and the charger switch system. Charger terminals of the plurality can be respectively coupled to the AC/DC converter, the DC/DC converter, the EV connector, the first AC connector, and the charger connector. The apparatus may also include a hub that includes a hub switch system, which is configured for connection to the charger connector.

Abstract: An apparatus that includes a charger, which includes an electric vehicle (EV) connector, a first alternating current (AC) connector, a charger connector, an alternating current and direct current (AC/DC) converter, a DC/DC converter, a charger switch system, which includes a plurality of charger terminals, and a rechargeable battery system coupled between the AC/DC and DC/DC converters. The charger further includes a charger controller coupled to and configured to control the AC/DC converter, the DC/DC converter, and the charger switch system. Charger terminals of the plurality can be respectively coupled to the AC/DC converter, the DC/DC converter, the EV connector, the first AC connector, and the charger connector. The apparatus may also include a hub that includes a hub switch system, which is configured for connection to the charger connector.