Abstract: A rechargeable battery powered electric vehicle comprising an electric motor powered by a rechargeable storage battery in combination with a recharging station comprising extendible electrodes for supplying recharging power for the vehicle's storage battery, said vehicle comprising a charging circuit connected to said battery with one lead grounded to the vehicle body and one lead connected to a selected portion of an outer surface of the vehicle, said extendible electrodes being positioned in a charging station to extend toward said vehicle with one electrode in contact with the grounded portion of the vehicle and another electrode in contact with the insulated surface connected to said vehicle battery whereby when the vehicle is within reach of the electrodes they make desired contact between the power station and the battery and when the vehicle is moved away from the electrodes the charging connection is broken.