This work presents the design and the construction of a solar hybrid vehicle whose principal driving force is a photovoltaic system, assisted by human propulsion.The solar race of Atacama Desert (Chile) was the first challenge that the solar vehicle faced, with a maximum catchment area of 4 m 2 storage 1,500 Wh and a maximum cost of 7,000 USD.Built vehicle was tested, reaching speeds on flat terrain of 40 km/h with engine and 50 km/h with human-powered contribution.Proposed design could be projected as a vehicle for transporting person average Latin American roads.