There are two primary charging methods for batteries in electric vehicles. If you have a hybrid vehicle, the battery will be recharged as you drive. Specifically, the kinetic energy that your brakes produce as you drive is converted into charging power for the battery through a process known as regenerative braking. Plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles are recharged through a power outlet. Many EV batteries can be recharged through a 110-volt household power outlet, and others use a 240-volt fast-charging station installed in the home. There are thousands of stations positioned strategically across the country for on-the-road charging.