Passive loading cable release system for an electric vehicle

In accordance with exemplary embodiments of a passive release mechanism of a charging cable for a vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a charging port with one or more sensors for detecting movement of the charging cable relative to the charging port. A transceiver responsive to the detected movement by transmitting a confirmation request and receiving an acknowledgment signal which is processed by a controller and unlocks the charging cable from the charging port in response to a verification of the acknowledgment signal. In one exemplary method, a confirmation request is transmitted in response to detecting a decoupling of the charging cable of a vehicle. Upon receipt and verification of a confirmation signal the charging cable is automatically released and disengaged, allowing disengagement of the charging cable. In accordance with the exemplary embodiments, the charging cable can be dissolved in a passive manner by the vehicle.