The present invention relates to a vehicle and more particularly, to a seat of the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
Vehicle particularly, vehicle such as a scooter, a motorcycle, or a trike comprises a seat providing seating for at least one of a rider and a passenger of the vehicle. For electric vehicles generally, the battery is kept below the seat. Whenever, a user has to charge the vehicle, the user has to open the seat of the vehicle, then put the charging plug on the battery connector. The battery charging plug is in connection with an outside kept battery charging unit.
Electric vehicles generally have a very limited packaging space available. Therefore, incorporating all the charging articles of the vehicle within the vehicle is complex and cumbersome. The battery connector takes up a considerable space when the vehicle is charging as the seat of the vehicle is required to be kept open while charging the vehicle. Due to packaging constraint, the connector is usually mounted at locations away from the battery and the battery charger. This requires more routing of cables/wires to connect respective components. Further, the flow of current through cables/wires though a long distance may result in losses (electrical losses) which reduces charging efficiency of the charger.
Further, while keeping the seat open for charging of vehicle the user also faces security issues as they cannot leave anything in the storage compartment of the vehicle as the storage compartment is exposed when the vehicle seat is open for charging. This creates issues for the user as the user always has to be around the vehicle when the vehicle is getting charged. Some scooter owners would welcome to be in a free state of mind during the charging of vehicle. Further, the battery connector is placed at a location which is very near to the battery and charger to lessen the amount of electrical losses. Therefore, there is a need for seating structure which provides security as well as reduces electric losses when the battery of the vehicle is charging.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION
This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
The present disclosure relates to an electric vehicle. The electric vehicle comprises a front ground engaging member and a rear ground engaging member positioned in line with the front ground engaging member along a longitudinal plane of the vehicle. A body frame is supported by the front ground engaging member and the rear front ground engaging member. A seat is pivotably connected to the body frame of the vehicle. The seat comprises a seat cover and a seat platform. The seat cover is mounted on the seat platform. The seat platform is defined with a cavity to receive a portion of a connector.
In an embodiment, the cavity is configured to receive a portion of a cable for connecting a charger with the connector. The cavity provides a safer positioning of the cable connecting the charger with the connector when the seat is in a closed position.
In an embodiment, the cavity receives the connector and the cable connecting the charger with the connector in a locked condition of the seat.
In an embodiment, the cavity is a V-shaped cavity.
In an embodiment, the vehicle comprises a storage structure wherein at least one storage structure includes an energy storage system adapted to receive the charger and an article storage unit adapted to store articles.
In an embodiment, the energy storage system is provided below a rider seat and the article storage unit is provided below a passenger seat.

In an embodiment, the seat platform is defined with the cavity on its periphery to receive a portion of a connector, and the cavity is formed in close vicinity of a hinge of the seat.
In an embodiment, the charger is disposed outside the vehicle to facilitate charging of the energy storage system.
In an embodiment, the connector comprises an input terminal and an output terminal, wherein the input terminal is connected to the charger and the output terminal is connected to the energy storage system of the vehicle by at least one cable.
In an embodiment, the at least one storage structure comprises a plurality of locking tabs to restrict movement of the charger received within the storage structure.
In an embodiment, the charger comprises an input cable adapted to be received in the at least one storage structure of the vehicle.
In an embodiment, the vehicle comprises a gap is formed between a side cover and the seat platform in the locked condition of the seat, wherein the cable is routed to the exterior through said gap. The gap between the side cover and the seat prevents cracking and/or wear and tear of the cable during opening and closing of the seat. The gap also ensures that the seat does not pinch the wire when the seat is in locked condition and the vehicle is getting charged.
The advantage includes that the seat of the vehicle having a cavity provides space for receiving a portion of a connector and a cable connecting the connector with a charger. The cavity encloses the portion of the connector and the cable when the seat is in a closed position, and thereby protecting the connector from foreign particles, for example - water, dust etc. The cable connecting the charger with the connector is received within a gap provided between a side cover of the vehicle and the seat in closed condition of the seat, enhancing aesthetics of the vehicle and preventing cracking and/or wear and tear of the cable during opening and closing of the seat of the vehicle.

In addition to above, the advantage includes that the cavity provides required space for receiving at least a portion of the connector without changing the positions of other peripheral components of the vehicle. Also, seat is not required to be mounted at a higher position for accommodating the connector, which would be undesirable ergonomically.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
The invention itself, together with further features and attended advantages, will become apparent from consideration of the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments of the present invention are now described, by way of example only wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
Figure 1 illustrates a side view of an exemplary vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 illustrates a top view of the vehicle having a body frame, a battery storage unit and a storage box, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 3 illustrates a view of the body frame of the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 4 illustrates a view of the body frame and a seat of the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 5 illustrates an isolated view of the connector connected to an input terminal, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 6 illustrates a view of the seat in locked condition with respect to the body frame, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 7 illustrates a view of the seat in unlocked condition with respect to the body frame, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

Figure 8 illustrates a view of the seat in a locked position with respect to the connector being connected to external charger, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 illustrates a bottom view of a passenger seat platform, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 10 illustrates a side view of the seat assembly along the length of the seat according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 11 illustrates a view of the first compartment, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 12 illustrates a front sectional view of the seat assembly, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
The drawings referred to in this description are not to be understood as being drawn to scale except if specifically noted, and such drawings are only exemplary in nature.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, an embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described here below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the spirit and the scope of the invention.
The term "comprises", comprising, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a setup, structure or method that comprises a list of components or steps does not include only those components or steps but may include other components or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or structure or method. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus proceeded by

"comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.
For better understanding of this invention, reference would now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the accompanying Figures and description here below, further, in the following Figures, the same reference numerals are used to identify the same components in various views.
While the present invention is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however, seat of vehicle and aspects and features thereof can be used with other type of vehicles as well. The terms "vehicle", "two-wheeled vehicle", "electric vehicle", "EV" and "motorcycle" have been interchangeably used throughout the description. The term "vehicle" comprises vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, mopeds, trikes, and the like.
The terms "front / forward", "rear / rearward / back / backward", "up / upper / top", "down / lower / lower ward / downward, bottom", "left / leftward", "right / rightward" used therein represents the directions as seen from a vehicle driver sitting astride and these directions are referred by arrows Fr, Rr, U, Lr, L, R in the drawing Figures.
Referring to Figure 1, a vehicle (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed. In the illustrated example, the vehicle (100) embodies an electric scooter type vehicle. Alternatively, the vehicle (100) may embody a scooter type electric motorcycle, without limiting the scope of the invention.
The vehicle (100) (herein after interchangeably referred to as the two wheeled vehicle (100)) comprises front end structure (102), a floor board (134), and a rear end structure (104). The front end structure (102) comprises a steering mechanism (113), a leg shield (108), a front ground engaging member (110), a dash assembly (116), a head lamp unit (118), and a plurality of winkers (not shown). The steering mechanism (113) comprises a handle bar (114). The handle bar (114) is configured to be rotated by the rider to steer the vehicle (100). The steering mechanism (113) comprises a plurality of front forks (136) disposed at the front portion of the vehicle (100). The steering mechanism (113)

is operatively coupled to the front ground engaging member (110) via the plurality of front forks (136).
In the illustrated example, the dash assembly (116) is provided on the steering mechanism (113). The dash assembly (116) comprises a display unit (not shown). The display unit displays information relating to the vehicle (100) to the rider. The dash assembly (116) may comprise additional components such as, LCD, GPS, graphical user interface (GUI) etc. without limiting the scope of the invention. In the illustrated example, the head lamp unit (118) is provided on the steering mechanism (113). Alternatively, the head lamp unit (118) may be provided on the leg shield (108), without limiting the scope of the invention.
The leg shield (108) is disposed on the front portion of the vehicle (100). The leg shield (108) encloses the steering mechanism (113). The leg shield (108) comprises an inner leg shield (109) and an outer leg shield (111) (also referred to as a front panel). The leg shield (108) provides protection for the feet of the rider of the vehicle (100). In the illustrated example, the plurality of the winkers (not shown) may be provided on the steering mechanism (113) of the vehicle (100). In another example, the plurality of the winkers (not shown) are disposed on the leg shield (108), without any limitations. The floor board (134) is disposed behind the front end structure (102) and ahead of the rear end structure (104). The floor board (134) provides foot rest for a rider riding the vehicle (100).
The vehicle (100) comprises an electronic control unit (ECU) (not shown). The ECU controls various operations of the vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) comprises a front side cover (not shown), a left side cover (not shown) and a right side cover (not shown). The front side cover is disposed adjacent to the floor board (134). The left side cover and the right side cover are disposed on both sides of vehicle body.
Referring to Figures 1, and 2, the vehicle (100) comprises the rear end structure (104). The rear end structure (104) is disposed at the rear portion of the vehicle (100). The rear end structure (104) comprises a swing arm (160), a tail lamp (190) and a rear side cover

(not shown). The rear side cover is disposed on rear portion of the vehicle (100) and covers hind area below the passenger seat (170). In the illustrated example, the tail lamp (190) is disposed on the rear side cover. A plurality of turn signal indicators (not shown) are disposed on either side of the tail lamp (190).
The rear end structure (104) comprises a rear ground engaging member (184), a power generating motor (179), and at least one suspension device (188) (shown in Figure 3). In the illustrate example, the rear ground engaging member (184) is disposed below the rider seat (112) and the passenger seat (170). The swing arm (160) pivotally coupled to the body frame (106) supports the rear ground engaging member (184). In the illustrated example, each of the front ground engaging member (110) and the rear ground engaging member (184) embodies a wheel. Alternatively, each of the front ground engaging member (110) and the rear ground engaging member (184) may embody a track etc., without limiting the scope of the invention. At least one of the front ground engaging member (110) and the rear ground engaging member (184) is configured to contact a ground surface (G). In an embodiment, the rear ground engaging member (184) is positioned in line with the front ground engaging member (110) along a longitudinal plane of the vehicle (100).
Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the vehicle (100) comprises at least one storage structure (101). The at least one storage structure (101) includes an energy storage system (150) and an article storage unit (152). In the illustrated example, the article storage unit (152) is disposed at rear portion of the vehicle (100) and is configured to store articles such as helmet (153), or other articles such as tools (not shown) etc. The energy storage system (150) comprises a plurality of energy storage units (200a, 200b), and a casing unit (300). The casing unit (300) is configured to receive, and store each of the plurality of energy storage units (200). In the illustrated example, the plurality of energy storage units (200) include a first energy storage unit (200a), and a second energy storage unit (200b). In other examples, the plurality of energy storage units (200) may include fewer or more number of energy storage units, such as the first energy storage unit (200a) or the second energy storage unit (200b), without limiting the scope of the invention.

The energy storage units (200) may be embodied as battery cells. The first energy storage unit (200a) may be the first battery pack (200a) (herein after alternatively referred to as the first battery pack (200a)), and the second energy storage unit (200b) may be the second battery pack (200b) (herein after alternatively referred to as the second battery pack (200b)). In an example, the casing unit (300) may be composed of a durable, non-metallic material. In alternative embodiment, the casing unit (300) may be composed of any suitable material such as metal etc., without any limitations.
The first battery pack (200a) and the second battery pack (200b) of the energy storage system (150) stores the energy required to power the power generating motor (179). The first battery pack (200a) and the second battery pack (200b) are electrically coupled to the power generating motor (179) via a control unit (may be a power distribution unit (PDU)). In the illustrated example, the control unit and the ECU (may be a vehicle control unit (VCU)) are independent and are in electrical and electronic communication with one another. In another embodiment, the control unit and the ECU may be a single unit controlling various operations of the vehicle (100). Further, the power generating motor (179) comprises an output motor shaft (not shown). The output motor shaft is configured to transmit the output driving force generated by the power generating motor (179).
The control unit controls the supply of the electric power from the energy storage system (150) to the power generating motor (179). In the illustrated example, the power generating motor (179) is provided with the swing arm (160). The power generating motor (179) provides the necessary driving force required to drive the rear ground engaging member (184). The power generating motor (179) is operatively coupled to the rear ground engaging member (184) via a transmission (not shown). More particularly, the output motor shaft of the power generating motor (179) is operatively coupled to a wheel axle (not shown) of the rear ground engaging member (184) via the transmission. Further, the vehicle (100) comprises electronic connections (not shown) and hydraulic connections (not shown). The electronic connections may embody a wire harness. The hydraulic connections may embody fluid hoses.

Referring further to Figure 1, the rear end structure (104) comprises the at least one suspension device (188). In the illustrated example, the rear end structure (104) comprises one suspension device which are operatively coupled between the body frame (106) and the swing arm (160). The suspension device (188) embodies a shock absorber. The rear end structure (104) may comprise additional components such as rear grip, rear fender, license plate etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
Referring to Figure 1, the vehicle (100) comprises a seat (125). The seat (125) provides seating arrangement for a rider and a passenger of the vehicle (100). The seat is pivotably connected to body frame (106) of the vehicle. The seat (125) comprises a passenger seat (170) and a rider seat (112). The rider seat (112) and the passenger seat (170) provide seating arrangement for the rider and the passenger of the vehicle (100) respectively. In an embodiment, the passenger seat (170) is detachably coupled to the rider seat (112). The seat (125) is movable between a locked condition and an unlocked condition. The locked condition of the seat (125) may be referred to as an closed position of the seat (125). The unlocked condition of the seat (125) may be referred to as an open position of the seat (125). In the illustrated example, the rider seat (112) closes opening of the energy storage system (150) and the passenger seat (170) closes opening of the article storage unit (152). Further, the vehicle (100) may further comprise additional components such as mirrors, front fenders etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
Referring to Figures 1 to 4, the vehicle (100) comprises a body frame (106). The body frame (106) comprises a head tube (122), a down frame (124), and a first cross member (126). The down frame (124) extends in a rearward and downward direction from the head tube (122). The down frame (124) extends between the head tube (122) and the first cross member (126). The steering mechanism (113) is pivotally supported on the body frame (106). More particularly, the head tube (122) supports the steering mechanism (113). Further, at least portion of the head tube (122) and the down frame (124) is enclosed by at least portion of the leg shield (108).

The body frame (106) comprises a left seat rail (128) and a right seat rail (130) extend rearward and upward from the first cross member (126). The left seat rail (128) and the right seat rail (130) provides support for the rider seat (112) and the passenger seat (170). The body frame (106) comprises a second cross member (127), a third cross member (123), and a fourth cross member (133). The second cross member (127) and the third cross member (123) extends between the left seat rail (128) and the right seat rail (130).
The body frame (106) comprises a battery holding portion (129), a sub-frame (137), and at least one swing arm attachment bracket (172). In the illustrated example, the energy storage system (150) is disposed in the battery holding portion (129) below the rider seat (112). The battery holding portion (129) comprises a front portion (141) and a floor portion (142). The front portion (141) restricts the movement of the energy storage system (150) towards the front portion of the vehicle (100). In the illustrated example, the front portion (141) comprises a first member (180) and a second member (182). The first member (180) is a horizontal metallic member extending between the left seat rail (128) and the right seat rail (130). The second member (182) is a vertical metallic member extending between the first member (180) and the first cross member (126). The fourth cross member (133) is disposed on the first member (180). The hinge (135) is disposed between the fourth cross member (133) and the rider seat (112).
The floor portion (142) supports the energy storage system (150) (shown in Figures 2 and 3). In the illustrated example, the body frame (106) comprises two swing arm attachment brackets (172). One of the at least one swing arm attachment bracket (172) disposed on the left seat rail (128) and another on the right seat rail (130). Each of the at least one swing arm attachment bracket (172) may be formed integral with or may be welded to the left seat rail (128) and the right seat rail (130). The sub-frame (137) comprises a plurality of sub-brackets (159) and a guide member receiving portion (151). In the illustrated example, the sub-frame (137) is detachably coupled to the left seat rail (128) and the right seat rail (130). More particularly, the plurality of sub-brackets (159) of the sub-frame (137) are detachably coupled to a plurality of receiving-brackets (147) (shown in Figure 4) provided on the left seat rail (128) and the right seat rail (130). The

article storage unit (152) is sandwiched between the sub-frame (137) and the plurality of the receiving-brackets (147) (shown in Figure 3). The sub-frame (137) provides a gripping surface for the passenger of the vehicle (100). Further, the body frame (106) may comprise additional components such as brackets, frame members etc., to support different components of the vehicle (100), without any limitations.
Referring further to Figure 1 to 3, in the illustrated example, the swing arm (160) is configured to pivotally couple the rear ground engaging member (184) with the body frame (106). A plurality of fastening members (not shown) (such as nuts, bolts, rivets, screws etc.) extending from through the swing arm (160) couples the swing arm (160) to the swing arm attachment brackets (172) of the body frame (106).
Referring to Figure 3, the vehicle (100) comprises a latching device (131) provided on the second cross member (127). In the illustrated example, the latching device (131) secures rear end of the rider seat (112) to the body frame (106). In the illustrated example, the latching device (131) is actuated by an actuating means (not shown) via a cable (155). The actuating means may be a conventional key operated lock drum mechanism provided on the leg shield (108) or may be a separate lock mechanism provided on the body cover of the vehicle, without any limitations.
Referring to Figure 1, front end of the rider seat (112) is hingably coupled to the fourth cross member (133) via a hinge (135). When the rider seat (112) is opened about the hinge (135) i.e. the unlocked condition of the seat, the passenger seat (170) moves along with the rider seat (112), thereby allowing access to the energy storage system (150) and the article storage unit (152).
In an embodiment, the seat comprises may comprise a seat platform (10b), a cushioning material and a seat cover (10a). The seat platform (10b) is mounted, sometimes pivotally, on the body frame of the vehicle and the cushioning material is mounted on the seat platform (10b). Subsequently, the seat cover (10a) is mounted on the cushioning material. In an embodiment, referring to Figure 4, the rider seat (112) may comprise a hook and at least one rider seat bracket. The hook is configured to be received by the

latching device (131) to lock the rider seat (112) to restrict access to the energy storage system (150) i.e. in the locked condition of the seat. The rider seat (112) may comprise a rider seat platform (163), a rider seat cushioning material (165) and a rider seat cover (167). The hinge is coupled to the rider seat platform and the fourth cross member (133). On the rider seat platform (163) is the rider seat cushioning material (165) and the rider seat cover (167) of leather and/or other suitable material extends over the entire exposed top and side surfaces of the rider seat (112) and is secured to the lower surface of the rider seat platform (163).
The passenger seat (170) comprises a passenger seat platform (173), a passenger seat cushioning material (175) and a passenger seat cover (177). On the passenger seat platform (173) is the passenger seat cushioning material (175) and the passenger seat cover (177) of leather and/or other suitable material extends over the entire exposed top and side surfaces of the passenger seat (170) and is secured to the lower surface of the passenger seat platform (173).
Referring to Figure 5, a connector (12) for charging the energy storage system (150) is shown. The connector (12) is adapted to be placed on the body frame (106) of the vehicle (100). Alternatively, the connector (12) is adapted to be mounted on the energy storage system (150) of the vehicle (100). In an embodiment, the connector (12) is adapted to be placed below the rider seat of the vehicle (100). The connector (12) has an input terminal (12a) and an output terminal (12b). The input terminal (12a) is adapted to be connected to the battery charger and the output terminal (12b) is connected to the energy storage system (150) of the vehicle by at least one cable.
Referring to Figures 6-12, the rider seat platform (163) is defined with a cavity on its periphery. The cavity is in the form of a depression such that a portion of the connector is received in the cavity when the seat of the vehicle is in closed / locked condition. In an embodiment, the cavity (C) is further configured to receive a portion of a cable (13) for connecting the charger with the connector (12). According to an exemplary embodiment, the charger is disposed outside the vehicle (100) to facilitate charging of the energy storage system (150). The cavity (C) receives the connector (12) and the

cable (13) connecting the battery charger with the connector (12) in a closed condition of the seat (10). In an embodiment, the cavity (C) is a V-shaped cavity. The cavity (C) is formed in close vicinity of the hinge (135) of the seat (125).
In an embodiment, the seat is mounted on the body frame of the vehicle. Further, the seat is surrounded by at least one side cover (B) around its periphery. The side cover (B) surrounds a part of the body frame and the seat. In an embodiment, a gap (G) is formed between the side cover (B) and the seat platform (10b) in the closed condition of the seat (10). The cable (13) is routed to the exterior through said gap (G).
In an embodiment, the storage structure (101) comprises a plurality of locking tabs to restrict movement of the charger received within the storage structure (101). The charger comprises an input cable adapted to be received in the storage structure (101) of the vehicle. The charger has a first end and a second end. The second end of the charger is connected to the power source.
The method of charging includes unlocking the seat (125) by the user. Then, putting the connector (12) in connection with the charger. The charger is then connected to the power source. Subsequently, the seat (125) is locked by the user and the charging cable (13) is routed through the gap which is formed between the side cover (B) and the seat platform (10b).
While few embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the above embodiments and modifications may be appropriately made thereto within the spirit and scope of the invention.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of this invention, it will be appreciated that various modifications can be made, and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the invention. These and other modifications in the nature of the invention or the preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the invention and not as a limitation.

We Claim:

1. An electric vehicle (100), comprising:
a front ground engaging member (110);
a rear ground engaging member (184) positioned in line with the front ground engaging member (110) along a longitudinal plane of the vehicle (100);
a body frame (106) supported by the front ground engaging member (110) and the rear ground engaging member (184),
a seat (125) pivotably connected to the body frame (106) of the vehicle (100), the seat comprising:
a seat cover (10a) and a seat platform (10b), the seat cover (10a) mounted on the seat platform (10b) and
the seat platform (10b) is defined with a cavity (C) to receive a portion of a connector (12).
2. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cavity (C) is configured to receive a portion of a cable (13) for connecting a charger with the connector (12).
3. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cavity (C) receives the connector (12) and the cable (13) connecting the charger with the connector (12) in a locked condition of the seat (10).
4. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cavity (C) is a V-shaped cavity.
5. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a storage structure wherein:
at least one storage structure (101) includes an energy storage system (150) adapted to receive the charger and an article storage unit (152) adapted to store articles.
6. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the energy storage system (150) is
provided below a rider seat (112) and the article storage unit (152) is provided below a
passenger seat (170).

7. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the seat platform (10b) is defined
with the cavity (C) on its periphery to receive a portion of a connector (12), and
the cavity (C) is formed in close vicinity of a hinge (135) of the seat (125).
8. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the charger is disposed outside the vehicle (100) to facilitate charging of the energy storage system (150).
9. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connector (12) comprises an input terminal (12a) and an output terminal (12b), wherein the input terminal (12a) is connected to the charger and the output terminal (12b) is connected to the energy storage system (150) of the vehicle by at least one cable.

10. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the at least one storage structure (101) comprises a plurality of locking tabs to restrict movement of the charger received within the storage structure.
11. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the charger comprises an input cable adapted to be received in the at least one storage structure of the vehicle.
12. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a gap (G) is formed between a side cover (B) and the seat platform (10b) in the locked condition of the seat (10), wherein the cable (13) is routed to the exterior through said gap (G).