New Delhi: The 30 kW Wide Band Gap (WBG) Integrated Drive System has been launched in India to support faster adoption of electric vehicles by strengthening domestic capabilities in advanced power electronics. This indigenously developed electric vehicle drive solution, jointly created by government research bodies and industry partners, is set to reduce import dependency and accelerate India’s transition to a self-reliant EV ecosystem.
What Is the 30 kW WBG Integrated Drive Technology?
The 30 kW WBG Integrated Drive System (IDS) is an advanced electric vehicle powertrain component that combines the electric motor and inverter into one compact unit.
This design replaces traditional systems where these parts are separate, offering higher power density, improved efficiency and a smaller footprint — ideal for India’s growing electric passenger vehicles including compact cars and fleet mobility platforms.
Who Developed the 30kW WBG Integrated Drive Technology?
The system was developed under the National Mission on Power Electronics Technology (NaMPET) by:
- Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Thiruvananthapuram
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
- Lucas TVS Ltd
It was officially launched at IIT Madras by Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY).
Importance of 30kW WBG Integrated Drive Technology
Currently, most high-performance EV powertrain systems and critical semiconductor components are imported. Developing this drive system domestically will help reduce reliance on foreign imports and strengthen India’s supply chain.
Lower Costs and Local Manufacturing
Localizing this technology is expected to make EV systems more affordable by lowering costs and enabling scalable manufacturing. This aligns with India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes to boost domestic manufacturing competitiveness.
Boost to MSMEs and Start-Ups
Successful commercialization of the IDS can open opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in power electronics manufacturing, thermal systems, and control hardware sectors.
Supporting India’s Strategic Tech Vision
MeitY Secretary Shri S. Krishnan emphasized that this development furthers Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Make in India, Make for the World.” He noted that India is transitioning from a technology-importing nation to one that develops and exports advanced technologies through collaboration between research institutions, academia, and industry.
The integrated system marks a milestone in India’s journey toward Aatmanirbhar Bharat in electric mobility and strategic electronics.
Key Benefits of the New System
- Compact high power density design integrating motor and inverter.
- Improved efficiency and thermal performance due to Wide Band Gap technology.
- Reduction in system size and complexity, lowering overall EV cost.
- Strengthened domestic EV ecosystem with manufacturing and export potential.
What’s Next?
The 30 kW Integrated Drive System has been designed, fabricated, and validated in collaboration with industry partners and is now ready for commercialization and large-scale deployment. Its adoption is expected to reinforce India’s EV supply chain, foster innovation and enhance global competitiveness in semiconductor-driven electric mobility technologies.
