Method and apparatus for simultaneously charging multiple rechargeable batteries

A charger (2) has two or more separate charging ports (8, 10) to which two or more rechargeable batteries (5, 6) can be coupled, respectively. Current from a single current source (28) is allocated to the two or more separate charging ports (8, 10) so that the two or more rechargeable batteries (5, 6) will be fully charged at substantially the same time