Systems and methods for charging

An apparatus comprising:

• an input connector configured for coupling with an alternating current (AC) power source;
• an output connector configured for coupling with an electric vehicle;
• a variable-output transformer comprising a primary side and a secondary side, wherein said primary side is coupled to said input connector and said secondary side is coupled to said output connector and configured to be in selective electromagnetic communication with an energy storage device associated with the electric vehicle;
• and
• a controller coupled to said transformer and configured to determine a level of voltage to provide to the electric vehicle, wherein said controller is configured to receive a voltage level signal from the electric vehicle corresponding to a maximum voltage level, and wherein the electric vehicle comprises a switching device positioned between a power converter and an electric motor within the electric vehicle, wherein the switching device selectively couples the power converter to the variable-output transformer or the electric motor upon actuation of the switching device.