Our paper proposes an expedient design of a solar-powered hybrid electric vehicle for automation. An electric vehicle propels via a battery which has been stimulated by an external electric power supply. All contemporary electric vehicles proffer a drive on an extraneous AC power endowed motor. Contemplating those traditional setups where an inverter set is obligatory to be connected with the battery which in turn transforms the AC power to DC power. This alteration eventually results in considerable losses, besides the cost of maintenance of the AC system is steep. The proposed topology possesses the sovereign solar/electric power generation system mounted on the vehicle to energize the battery during all durations. The foremost functionality includes multi-charging via which vehicle can boost charge through both solar and electric power. A suitably coordinated network of battery, motor, battery management system along with maximum power point tracker which yields best results. Being cost-efficient, it serves the purpose of automation for a commoner. © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd 2020.