Electric vehicle with on-board electrical socket
By designing the main vehicle charging module and the sub-vehicle charging module in electric vehicles, and selectively connecting the charging ports with the current shunt and controller, the complexity and cost of the on-vehicle electrical socket power supply system in the prior art is solved, and a more efficient and flexible charging system is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202410137222.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-12-14
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-17
AI Technical Summary
When existing electric vehicles supply power to vehicle-mounted electrical sockets, they require dedicated DC-AC converters, resulting in increased system complexity and cost.
An electric vehicle is designed, which includes a main vehicle charging module and a sub-vehicle charging module, each containing a bidirectional alternating current (AC)-DC (DC) converter. Through the cooperation of the shunt and the controller, the charging port is selectively connected to the on-board electrical socket or the split-phase on-board electrical socket, which outputs twice the output voltage of the on-board electrical socket.
The on-board electrical socket power supply system is simplified, the system complexity and cost are reduced, and the charging efficiency and flexibility of electric vehicles are improved.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present disclosure relates to electric vehicles. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to electric vehicles having one or more on-vehicle electrical outlets. Background Art
[0002] It is generally desirable for a vehicle to include an on-vehicle electrical outlet, such as a 120-volt alternating current (AC) outlet. To power the on-vehicle electrical outlet, the vehicle is typically equipped with a dedicated direct current (DC)-to-AC converter to power the on-vehicle electrical outlet. Summary of the Invention
[0003] In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided an electric vehicle having a charging port, an on-vehicle electrical outlet, and a high-voltage battery. The electric vehicle further includes a main on-vehicle charging module electrically connected to the high-voltage battery, a shunt configured to selectively connect the main on-vehicle charging module to one of the on-vehicle electrical outlet and the charging port, and a controller configured to control the operation of the shunt. The main on-vehicle charging module includes a bidirectional alternating current (AC)-direct current (DC) converter.
[0004] In addition to one or more of the features described herein, the electric vehicle further includes a secondary on-vehicle charging module electrically connected to the high-voltage battery and a split-phase on-vehicle electrical outlet electrically connected to the secondary on-vehicle charging module and the shunt, wherein the secondary on-vehicle charging module includes a DC-AC converter.
[0005] In addition to one or more of the features described herein, the on-vehicle electrical outlet is electrically connected to the split-phase on-vehicle electrical outlet.
[0006] In addition to one or more of the features described herein, the output voltage of the split-phase on-vehicle electrical outlet is twice the output voltage of the on-vehicle electrical outlet.
[0007] In addition to one or more of the features described herein, the AC output of the secondary on-vehicle charging module is configured to have a 180-degree phase difference from the AC output of the main on-vehicle charging module.
[0008] In addition to one or more of the features described herein, the controller is further configured to control the operation of the main on-vehicle charging module and the secondary on-vehicle charging module.
[0009] In addition to one or more of the features described herein, the electric vehicle further includes a circuit breaker disposed between the shunt and the on-vehicle electrical outlet.
[0010] In one exemplary embodiment, an electric vehicle is provided that has a charging port, an on-vehicle electrical socket, a split-phase on-vehicle electrical socket, and a high-voltage battery. The electric vehicle further includes a main on-vehicle charging module electrically connected to the high-voltage battery and a secondary on-vehicle charging module electrically connected to the high-voltage battery and the split-phase on-vehicle electrical socket. The electric vehicle further includes a shunt and a controller electrically connected to the main on-vehicle charging module, the shunt being configured to selectively connect the main on-vehicle charging module to the charging port or to the on-vehicle electrical socket and the split-phase on-vehicle electrical socket, and the controller being configured to control the operation of the shunt. The main on-vehicle charging module and the secondary on-vehicle charging module each include a bidirectional alternating current (AC)-direct current (DC) converter.
[0011] In addition to one or more features described herein, the output voltage of the split-phase on-vehicle electrical socket is twice the output voltage of the on-vehicle electrical socket.
[0012] In addition to one or more features described herein, the AC output of the secondary on-vehicle charging module is configured to have a 180-degree phase difference from the AC output of the main on-vehicle charging module.
[0013] In addition to one or more features described herein, the controller is further configured to control the operation of the main on-vehicle charging module and the secondary on-vehicle charging module.
[0014] In addition to one or more features described herein, the electric vehicle further includes circuit breakers disposed between: the shunt and the on-vehicle electrical socket; the shunt and the split-phase on-vehicle electrical socket; the secondary on-vehicle charging module and the on-vehicle electrical socket; and the secondary on-vehicle charging module and the split-phase on-vehicle electrical socket.
[0015] In addition to one or more features described herein, the circuit breakers are electrically controlled circuit breakers operated by the controller.
[0016] In addition to one or more features described herein, the main on-vehicle charging module is configured to communicate directly with the secondary on-vehicle charging module.
[0017] In addition to one or more features described herein, the on-vehicle electrical socket and the split-phase on-vehicle electrical socket include indicator lights that indicate whether the on-vehicle electrical socket and the split-phase on-vehicle electrical socket are powered on.
[0018] In addition to one or more features described herein, the shunt is further configured to selectively connect the charging port to the secondary on-vehicle charging module.
[0019] In one exemplary embodiment, an electric vehicle is provided that has a charging port, a first on-vehicle electrical socket, a second on-vehicle electrical socket, a split-phase on-vehicle electrical socket, and a high-voltage battery. The electric vehicle further includes a main on-vehicle charging module electrically connected to the high-voltage battery and a sub on-vehicle charging module electrically connected to the high-voltage battery, the second on-vehicle electrical socket, and the split-phase on-vehicle electrical socket. The electric vehicle further includes a shunt and a controller electrically connected to the main on-vehicle charging module, the shunt being configured to selectively connect the main on-vehicle charging module to the charging port or to the first on-vehicle electrical socket and the split-phase on-vehicle electrical socket, and the controller being configured to control the operation of the shunt. The main on-vehicle charging module and the sub on-vehicle charging module each include a bidirectional alternating current (AC)-direct current (DC) converter.
[0020] In addition to one or more of the features described herein, the output voltage of the split-phase on-vehicle electrical socket is twice the output voltage of the first on-vehicle electrical socket and the second on-vehicle electrical socket.
[0021] In addition to one or more of the features described herein, the AC output of the sub on-vehicle charging module is configured to have a 180-degree phase difference from the AC output of the main on-vehicle charging module.
[0022] In addition to one or more of the features described herein, the controller is further configured to control the operation of the main on-vehicle charging module and the sub on-vehicle charging module.
[0023] When taken in conjunction with the drawings, the above-described and other features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] Other features, advantages, and details appear only by way of example in the following detailed description, which refers to the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0025] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an electric vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0026] Figure 2 is a block diagram showing a part of the electrical system of a conventional electric vehicle;
[0027] Figure 3 is a block diagram showing a part of the electrical system of an electric vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0028] Figure 4 is a block diagram showing a part of the electrical system of an electric vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0029] Figure 5 is a block diagram showing a part of the electrical system of an electric vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0030] Figure 6is a block diagram showing a part of an electrical system of an electric vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0031] Figure 7 is a block diagram showing a part of an electrical system of an electric vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment; and
[0032] Figure 8 is a block diagram showing a part of an electrical system of an electric vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Description
[0033] The following description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the present disclosure, its application, or uses. Various embodiments of the present disclosure are described herein with reference to the related drawings. Alternative embodiments of the present disclosure can be designed without departing from the scope of the claims. Various connection and positional relationships (such as above, below, adjacent, etc.) are set forth between the elements in the following description and the drawings. Unless otherwise stated, these connection and / or positional relationships can be direct or indirect, and the present disclosure is not intended to be limited in this regard. Thus, the coupling of entities can refer to direct or indirect coupling, and the positional relationship between entities can be direct or indirect positional relationship.
[0034] As described herein, in order to supply power to an on-vehicle electrical socket, a vehicle is typically equipped with a dedicated DC-AC converter to supply power to the on-vehicle electrical socket. An electric vehicle includes an on-vehicle charging module configured to convert alternating current received from a charging port into direct current for charging a high-voltage battery. Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an electric vehicle including a shunt configured to selectively connect the on-vehicle charging module to one of a charging port and an on-vehicle electrical socket.
[0035] In an exemplary embodiment, an electric vehicle is provided that has a charging port for receiving alternating current to charge the electric vehicle. The electric vehicle includes a main on-vehicle charging module electrically connected to a high-voltage battery and including a bidirectional AC-DC converter. The electric vehicle further includes a shunt configured to selectively connect the main on-vehicle charging module to one of a charging port and an on-vehicle electrical socket. In an exemplary embodiment, the electric vehicle includes a controller configured to control the operation of the shunt. During charging of the electric vehicle, the shunt is configured to connect the main on-vehicle charging module to the charging port, and when the electric vehicle is not transmitting energy to or from the charging port, the shunt is configured to connect the main on-vehicle charging module to the on-vehicle charging port.
[0036] In an exemplary embodiment, the electric vehicle further includes a secondary on-board charging module electrically connected to the high-voltage battery. The secondary on-board charging module includes a DC-AC converter. The electric vehicle further includes a split-phase on-board electrical outlet electrically connected to the secondary on-board charging module and a shunt. The output voltage of the split-phase on-board electrical outlet is twice the output voltage of the on-board electrical outlet. For example, a single-phase on-board electrical outlet may have an output of about 120 volts, while a split-phase on-board electrical outlet may have outputs of about 120 volts and 240 volts, depending on which terminals the voltage is measured across.
[0037] Now referring to Figure 1 , a schematic diagram of an electric vehicle 100 according to one or more embodiments is shown. As shown, the electric vehicle 100 includes a high-voltage battery 106 connected to a power distribution system 110, which includes one or more on-board electrical outlets (not shown). In an exemplary embodiment, the high-voltage battery 106 has a voltage of more than 400 volts. In an exemplary embodiment, the power distribution system 110 includes at least one on-board charging module that includes a bidirectional alternating current (AC)-direct current (DC) converter. The power distribution system 110 is connected to an electric motor 108, which is configured to provide propulsion for the electric vehicle 100 by drawing power from the high-voltage battery 106. The power distribution system 110 is also connected to a charging port 104, which is configured to receive AC power that the power distribution system 110 uses to charge the high-voltage battery 106. The electric vehicle 100 further includes a controller 102, which is one of a general-purpose processor, a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), etc. The controller 102 is configured to control the operation of one or more of the electric motor 108 and the power distribution system 110.
[0038] Now referring to Figure 2 , a block diagram of a portion of an electrical system 200 of a conventional electric vehicle is shown. As shown, the electrical system 200 of the conventional electric vehicle includes a high-voltage battery 106 connected to a charging port via a main on-board charging module 112. The main on-board charging module 112 is configured to receive alternating current from the charging port 104 and convert the alternating current into direct current for charging the high-voltage battery 106. In an exemplary embodiment, the electrical system 200 further includes a controller 102, which is configured to control the operation of the main on-board charging module 112.
[0039] Now referring to Figure 3 , a block diagram of a portion of an electrical system 300 of an electric vehicle illustrating an exemplary embodiment is shown. As shown, the electrical system 300 of the electric vehicle includes a high-voltage battery 106 connected to a main on-board charging module 112. In an exemplary embodiment, the main on-board charging module 112 includes a bidirectional AC-DC converter. The electrical system 300 of the electric vehicle further includes a charging port 104 configured to receive alternating current.
[0040] In an exemplary embodiment, the electrical system 300 of an electric vehicle further includes a shunt 114 configured to selectively connect the main on-board charging module 112 to one of a charging port 104 and an on-board electrical outlet 120. In an exemplary embodiment, the on-board electrical outlet 120 is a 120-volt AC outlet. The electrical system 300 of the electric vehicle further includes a controller 102 configured to control the operation of the main on-board charging module 112 and the shunt 114. For example, the controller 102 may be configured to control the position of one or more switches 116 of the shunt 114 based on the operating mode of the main on-board charging module 112 and / or based on whether the charging port 104 is connected to an external power source. Although illustrated as a separate device, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the shunt 114 may be included as part of the main on-board charging module 112.
[0041] In one embodiment, the controller 102 is configured to determine that AC power is being supplied from the charging port 104 and, in response, configure the switch 116 of the shunt 114 to electrically connect the charging port 104 to the main on-board charging module 112 to charge the high-voltage battery 106. Similarly, when the controller 102 determines that no AC power is being supplied from the charging port 104, the controller 102 configures the switch 116 of the shunt 114 to electrically connect the on-board electrical outlet 120 to the main on-board charging module 112 to provide AC power to the on-board electrical outlet 120.
[0042] In an exemplary embodiment, the electrical system 300 of the electric vehicle further includes a circuit breaker 126 disposed between the shunt 114 and the on-board electrical outlet 120. In an exemplary embodiment, the circuit breaker 126 can be manually or electronically controlled and is configured to limit the current level drawn by the on-board electrical outlet 120. In an exemplary embodiment, the on-board electrical outlet 120 includes an indicator light 121 configured to emit light when the on-board electrical outlet 120 is powered on. Additionally, the indicator light 121 can be configured to indicate whether there is a problem (fault), whether the system is approaching overload, etc.
[0043] Now referring to Figure 4 , a block diagram is shown illustrating a portion of an electrical system 400 of an electric vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown, the electrical system 400 of the electric vehicle includes a high-voltage battery 106 connected to a main on-board charging module 112 and a secondary on-board charging module 118. In one embodiment, the main on-board charging module 112 and the secondary on-board charging module 118 include bi-directional AC-DC converters. In another embodiment, the main on-board charging module 112 includes a bi-directional AC-DC converter while the secondary on-board charging module 118 includes a uni-directional DC-AC converter. The electrical system 400 of the electric vehicle further includes a charging port 104 configured to receive alternating current.
[0044] In an exemplary embodiment, the electrical system 400 of an electric vehicle further includes a shunt 114 configured to selectively connect the main on-board charging module 112 to the charging port 104 or the on-board electrical outlet 120 and the split-phase on-board electrical outlet 124. The electrical system 400 of the electric vehicle further includes a controller 102 configured to control the operation of one or more of the main on-board charging module 112, the secondary on-board charging module 118, and the shunt 114. For example, the controller 102 may be configured to control the position of one or more switches 116 of the shunt based on the operating mode of the main on-board charging module 112 and / or based on whether the charging port 104 is connected to an external power source.
[0045] In an exemplary embodiment, the electrical system 400 of an electric vehicle includes an on-board electrical outlet 120, a second on-board electrical outlet 122, and a split-phase on-board electrical outlet 124. In an exemplary embodiment, the output voltage of the split-phase on-board electrical outlet 124 is approximately twice the output voltage of the on-board electrical outlet 120 and the second on-board electrical outlet 122. In an exemplary embodiment, the on-board electrical outlet 120, the second on-board electrical outlet 122, and the split-phase on-board electrical outlet 124 each include an indicator light configured to illuminate when the electrical outlet is energized.
[0046] In an exemplary embodiment, the secondary on-board charging module 118 is configured to produce an AC output that has a 180-degree phase difference from the AC output of the main on-board charging module 112. In an exemplary embodiment, the split-phase on-board electrical outlet 124 includes a first terminal connected to the output of the main on-board charging module 112 and a second terminal connected to the output of the secondary on-board charging module 118.
[0047] In an exemplary embodiment, the electrical system 400 of an electric vehicle further includes a circuit breaker 126 connected in series with the on-board electrical outlet 120, the second on-board electrical outlet 122, and the split-phase on-board electrical outlet 124. In an exemplary embodiment, the circuit breaker 126 can be manually or electronically controlled and is configured to limit the current level drawn by the on-board electrical outlet 120, the second on-board electrical outlet 122, and the split-phase on-board electrical outlet 124.
[0048] Now referring to Figure 5 , a block diagram is shown illustrating a portion of an electrical system 500 of an electric vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment. The electrical system 500 includes the same elements as the Figure 4 electrical system 400 shown, and for the sake of brevity, the description of these elements will not be repeated insofar as their functions are the same.
[0049] In an exemplary embodiment, the main vehicle-mounted charging module 112 is configured to communicate directly with the secondary vehicle-mounted charging module 118 via connection 119. In an exemplary embodiment, the secondary vehicle-mounted charging module 118 is configured to monitor the phase of the AC output of the main vehicle-mounted charging module 112 and generate an AC output that has a 180-degree phase difference from the AC output of the main vehicle-mounted charging module 112. In this embodiment, the main vehicle-mounted charging module 112 is configured to communicate directly with the secondary vehicle-mounted charging module 118 via connection 119, and the output of the secondary vehicle-mounted charging module 118 can have a 180-degree phase difference from the output of the main vehicle-mounted charging module 112 in a variety of ways. In one embodiment, the main vehicle-mounted charging module 112 and the secondary vehicle-mounted charging module 118 share a common clock and / or their controls are synchronized, and each vehicle-mounted charging module knows how to output an AC voltage based on the timing of the shared / synchronized clock. In another embodiment, the main vehicle-mounted charging module 112 provides direct control to the secondary vehicle-mounted charging module 118, i.e., the main vehicle-mounted charging module 112 tells the secondary vehicle-mounted charging module 118 what to do.
[0050] Now referring to Figure 6 , a block diagram is shown illustrating a portion of an electrical system 600 of an electric vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment. The electrical system 600 includes the same elements as the Figure 4 electrical system 400 therein, and for the sake of brevity, the description of these elements will not be repeated insofar as their functions are the same.
[0051] In an exemplary embodiment, the secondary vehicle-mounted charging module 118 is configured to monitor the electrical connection between the shunt 114 and the vehicle electrical outlet 120 via connection 117. In an exemplary embodiment, the secondary vehicle-mounted charging module 118 is configured to monitor the phase of the AC power supplied to the vehicle electrical outlet 120 and independently generate an AC output that has a 180-degree phase difference from the AC output supplied to the vehicle electrical outlet 120.
[0052] Now referring to Figure 7 , a block diagram is shown illustrating a portion of an electrical system 700 of an electric vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment. The electrical system 700 includes the same elements as the Figure 4 electrical system 400 therein, and for the sake of brevity, the description of these elements will not be repeated insofar as their functions are the same.
[0053] In an exemplary embodiment, the electrical system 700 includes a plurality of circuit breakers 126 that are electronically controlled by a controller 102 via a communication link 123. In an exemplary embodiment, the controller 102 is configured to open the circuit breaker 126 disposed between the shunt 114 and the split-phase vehicle electrical outlet 124 and the circuit breaker 126 disposed between the shunt 114 and the vehicle electrical outlet 120 based on determining that the shunt 114 is receiving AC power from the charging port 104. Additionally, the controller 102 may be configured to electronically reset any circuit breaker 126 after detecting a trip or overcurrent event.
[0054] Now referring to Figure 8 , a block diagram is shown illustrating a portion of an electrical system 800 of an electric vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment. The electrical system 800 includes the same elements as the electrical system 400 in Figure 4 , and for the sake of brevity, the description of these elements will not be repeated insofar as their functions are the same.
[0055] In an exemplary embodiment, the electrical system 800 includes a shunt 814 that is configured to selectively connect the charging port 104 to one of a main vehicle charging module 112, a secondary vehicle charging module 118, a vehicle electrical outlet 120, a second vehicle electrical outlet 122, and a split-phase vehicle electrical outlet 124 using a switch 816. In an exemplary embodiment, each of the main vehicle charging module 112 and the secondary vehicle charging module 118 includes a bidirectional AC-DC converter that is configured to convert AC current received from the charging port into DC current to charge the high-voltage battery 106. In an exemplary embodiment, the secondary vehicle charging module 118 is configured to serve as a backup for the main vehicle charging module 112 and can be used to charge the high-voltage battery 106 if the main vehicle charging module 112 fails. In one embodiment, the secondary vehicle charging module 118 can also be used to increase the AC charging power. For example, the rated power of each OBCM is 11kW, and assuming the external AC charger can be used, they can be combined to obtain the maximum power allowed by the charging standard, which is 19.2kW.
[0056] In an exemplary embodiment, the controller 102 is configured to selectively control the operation of the switch 816 based on whether the electric vehicle is charging and based on the operating modes of the main vehicle charging module 112 and the secondary vehicle charging module 118.
[0057] The terms "a" and "an" do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item. The term "or" means "and / or" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. References to "in one aspect" throughout the specification mean that a particular element (e.g., a feature, a structure, a step, or a property) described in connection with that aspect is included in at least one aspect described herein and may or may not be present in other aspects. Additionally, it should be understood that the described elements may be combined in any suitable manner in the various aspects.
[0058] When an element such as a layer, a film, a region, or a substrate is referred to as being "on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or intervening elements may also be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being "directly on" another element, no intervening elements are present.
[0059] Unless stated to the contrary herein, all test standards are the latest valid standards as of the filing date of the present application, or, if priority is claimed, the filing date of the earliest priority application in which the test standard appears.
[0060] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains.
[0061] While the foregoing disclosure has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for its elements without departing from its scope. Additionally, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the disclosure without departing from the essential scope thereof. Accordingly, it is intended that the disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiments disclosed, but that it will include all embodiments falling within its scope.
Claims
1. An electric vehicle, comprising: Charging port; Car electrical socket; High voltage battery; a main onboard charging module electrically connected to the high voltage battery; a current diverter configured to selectively connect the primary onboard charging module to one of the onboard electrical receptacle and the charging port; and a controller configured to control the operation of the diverter, Among them, the main on-board charging module includes a bidirectional alternating current (AC)-direct current (DC) converter.
2. The electric vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising: a secondary on-board charging module electrically connected to the high voltage battery; as well as a phase-splitting vehicle electrical socket electrically connected to the auxiliary vehicle charging module and the current splitter; Wherein, the auxiliary vehicle-mounted charging module includes a DC-AC converter.
3. The electric vehicle according to claim 2, wherein: The vehicle electrical socket is electrically connected to the phase-split vehicle electrical socket.
4. The electric vehicle according to claim 2, wherein: The output voltage of the phase-splitting vehicle electrical socket is twice the output voltage of the vehicle electrical socket.
5. The electric vehicle according to claim 2, wherein: The AC output of the secondary on-board charging module is configured to have a phase difference of 180 degrees with the AC output of the primary on-board charging module.
6. The electric vehicle according to claim 2, wherein: The controller is also configured to control the operations of the primary on-board charging module and the secondary on-board charging module. 7 . The electric vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising a circuit breaker disposed between the shunt and an on-board electrical socket.
8. An electric vehicle comprising: Charging port; Car electrical socket; Split-phase vehicle electrical socket; High voltage battery; a main onboard charging module electrically connected to the high voltage battery; A secondary on-board charging module electrically connected to the high-voltage battery and the split-phase on-board electrical socket; a current splitter electrically connected to the main onboard charging module, the current splitter being configured to selectively connect the main onboard charging module to the charging port or to the onboard electrical outlet and the split-phase onboard electrical outlet; as well as a controller configured to control the operation of the diverter, The main on-board charging module and the auxiliary on-board charging module each include a bidirectional alternating current (AC)-direct current (DC) converter.
9. The electric vehicle according to claim 8, wherein: The output voltage of the phase-splitting vehicle electrical socket is twice the output voltage of the vehicle electrical socket.
10. An electric vehicle comprising: Charging port; The first vehicle electrical socket; Second vehicle electrical socket; Split-phase vehicle electrical socket; High voltage battery; a main onboard charging module electrically connected to the high voltage battery; a secondary on-board charging module electrically connected to the high-voltage battery, the second on-board electrical socket and the split-phase on-board electrical socket; a current splitter electrically connected to the main onboard charging module, the current splitter being configured to selectively connect the main onboard charging module to the charging port or to the first onboard electrical outlet and the split-phase onboard electrical outlet; as well as a controller configured to control the operation of the diverter, The main on-board charging module and the auxiliary on-board charging module each include a bidirectional alternating current (AC)-direct current (DC) converter.