Switching reluctance motors are reliable and easy to use, making them a common choice for powering electric cars. This article provides step-by-step instructions for building a switching reluctance motor–based multipurpose power converter that can start, halt, and recharge an electric vehicle. Given the right controls, a single power electronic converter can charge the battery bank, regenerative braking, and drive all at once. Consequently, the cost of the power electronic interface is not too high. The switching reluctance motor (SRM) can be operated in either an open or closed loop configuration, depending on the user's preference