The government revealed a 30 kW Wide Band Gap (WBG)-based Integrated Drive System (IDS) for electric vehicles (EVs) at IIT Madras. Developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Lucas TVS, the system aims to enhance indigenous capabilities in advanced power electronics.
This 30-kW power system targets India’s growing electric passenger vehicle sector, including compact cars and fleet mobility platforms. By reducing import dependency and promoting local manufacturing, the initiative aligns with national schemes like the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) to lower system costs.
IT Secretary S. Krishnan highlighted the significance of this technology in realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of self-reliant India in advanced power electronics. The integrated drive system, combining the electric motor and inverter, is a crucial step towards boosting domestic intellectual property and strengthening the EV sector’s manufacturing capabilities.
Successful adoption of this technology is expected to bolster India’s EV supply chain, create opportunities for MSMEs in power electronics manufacturing, and enhance the country’s global competitiveness in semiconductor-based electric mobility solutions.
