CHARGING CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD

A system, method, and apparatus for autonomously managing the charging and configuration of a low-speed electric vehicle (LSV). The apparatus comprises a charging port configured to be mounted to the vehicle, which interfaces with the vehicle's internal communication bus to monitor real-time battery status and vehicle state. A controller within the port automatically governs power delivery from an external source via a switching mechanism, configured to interrupt charging upon detection of safety faults, temperature anomalies, or pre-programmed schedules. The system may further include a zero-cross detection circuit to identify switching failures and a persistent internal power source for maintaining schedules without external network connectivity. Additional aspects include a power distribution unit for the centralized management of vehicle accessories and associated lighting modules, all of which may be monitored and configured via a remote server or mobile application.