An apparatus, including a first circuit which contains a first load which does not draw current from a first battery when not operating, and includes an electric motor of an electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle; a second circuit which contains a second load which draws current from a second battery when the first load is not operating or is non-operational; a first switch which is capable of disconnecting the first battery from the first circuit; a second switch which is capable of connecting the first battery to the first circuit; and at least one recharger which is capable of recharging the first battery and the second battery when the first load is operating. The apparatus is capable of providing electrical power to the second load when the at least one recharger ceases to operate or becomes non-operational. The first load is an eaxle.