US Patent 10145881 Autonomous vehicle maintenance self-charge

A vehicle computer includes a memory and a processor programmed to execute instructions stored in the memory. The instructions include performing a self-check operation on a host vehicle after the host vehicle exits a manufacturing plant and before the host vehicle proceeds with a delivery process. The self-check operation includes measuring a battery charge, comparing the battery charge to a predetermined threshold, and commanding an autonomous vehicle controller to proceed with the delivery process as a result of determining that the battery charge exceeds the predetermined value.