The government has introduced a new electric vehicle technology to strengthen domestic production of critical EV components. On Monday, a 30 kW Wide Band Gap (WBG) Integrated Drive System (IDS) was launched at IIT Madras, part of efforts to advance India’s capabilities in power electronics, reported IANS.
Developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Thiruvananthapuram, in collaboration with IIT Madras and Lucas TVS under the National Mission on Power Electronics Technology (NaMPET), the system is designed for India’s growing electric passenger vehicle segment, including compact cars and shared mobility fleets, according to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Currently, a significant portion of high-performance EV powertrain systems and semiconductor components are imported. This indigenous system aims to reduce import dependence and lower costs through localisation, supporting large-scale manufacturing aligned with production-linked incentive schemes.
The Integrated Drive System combines the electric motor and inverter into a single compact unit, replacing traditional setups with separate components. This design enhances power density, reduces space requirements, and is suitable for modern EV platforms.
Officials highlighted that wider adoption of such locally developed systems could boost India’s EV supply chain and create opportunities for small and medium enterprises in power electronics and related hardware manufacturing. The initiative is also expected to strengthen India’s competitiveness in semiconductor-based electric mobility technologies.
