Patent attributes
Systems and apparatuses include a vehicle controller and a mobile battery charging device. The vehicle controller is engaged with a vehicle that includes a battery charging port coupled to a vehicle battery system. The controller is configured to communicate information indicative of a state of charge of a battery of the vehicle over a network. The mobile a battery charging device includes a drive system configured to propel the battery charging device, a charging interface configured to engage the battery charging port of the vehicle, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive the information of the state of charge of the battery system of the vehicle, determine a position of the vehicle, and command the drive system to move the battery charging device to align the charging interface with the battery charging port of the vehicle to charge the battery system of the vehicle.