Systems and methods for charging a vehicle are provided. Electric or hybrid electric vehicles may be charged in areas with limited power availability or in situations where a gradual draw of power from an external energy source is desired. The external energy source may be used to charge a stationary energy storage system at a first rate, and the stationary energy storage system may be used to charge the vehicle energy storage system at a second rate. Preferably, the second rate may be greater than the first rate.