India Launches New EV Drive Technology to Cut Imports and Lower Costs
India has taken another step toward strengthening its electric vehicle ecosystem with the launch of a new homegrown drive technology. A 30 kW Wide Band Gap based Integrated Drive System was unveiled at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras as part of efforts to expand domestic capabilities in advanced power electronics.
The system has been developed by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing Thiruvananthapuram in collaboration with IIT Madras and Lucas TVS under the National Mission on Power Electronics Technology, supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Designed for India’s Growing EV Market
The 30 kW category is well suited for India’s rapidly expanding electric passenger vehicle segment. Compact cars and shared mobility fleets are expected to benefit the most. At present, many high-performance EV powertrain systems and semiconductor-based components are imported. This not only increases costs but also creates dependency on global supply chains.
By developing such technology locally, the government aims to reduce imports and bring down overall vehicle costs through localisation. Domestic manufacturing of these key components is also expected to support large-scale production under initiatives like production-linked incentive schemes.
What Makes This System Different
The Integrated Drive System combines the electric motor and inverter into a single compact unit. Traditionally, these two components are separate. By integrating them, the new design improves power density while saving space. This makes it ideal for modern EV platforms where efficiency and compact packaging are critical.
Wide Band Gap semiconductor technology further enhances performance by improving efficiency and thermal management. This means better energy use, lighter systems, and potentially longer driving range for electric vehicles.
Strengthening the EV Supply Chain
Officials believe wider adoption of this indigenous system can strengthen India’s EV supply chain. It could also create opportunities for small and medium enterprises involved in power electronics and hardware manufacturing.
In the long run, initiatives like this may help India become more competitive in semiconductor-based electric mobility technologies. With demand for electric vehicles rising steadily, building strong local capabilities could play a key role in reducing costs and accelerating adoption across the country.
The system has been developed by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing Thiruvananthapuram in collaboration with IIT Madras and Lucas TVS under the National Mission on Power Electronics Technology, supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Designed for India’s Growing EV Market
The 30 kW category is well suited for India’s rapidly expanding electric passenger vehicle segment. Compact cars and shared mobility fleets are expected to benefit the most. At present, many high-performance EV powertrain systems and semiconductor-based components are imported. This not only increases costs but also creates dependency on global supply chains.By developing such technology locally, the government aims to reduce imports and bring down overall vehicle costs through localisation. Domestic manufacturing of these key components is also expected to support large-scale production under initiatives like production-linked incentive schemes.
What Makes This System Different
The Integrated Drive System combines the electric motor and inverter into a single compact unit. Traditionally, these two components are separate. By integrating them, the new design improves power density while saving space. This makes it ideal for modern EV platforms where efficiency and compact packaging are critical.Wide Band Gap semiconductor technology further enhances performance by improving efficiency and thermal management. This means better energy use, lighter systems, and potentially longer driving range for electric vehicles.
Strengthening the EV Supply Chain
Officials believe wider adoption of this indigenous system can strengthen India’s EV supply chain. It could also create opportunities for small and medium enterprises involved in power electronics and hardware manufacturing. In the long run, initiatives like this may help India become more competitive in semiconductor-based electric mobility technologies. With demand for electric vehicles rising steadily, building strong local capabilities could play a key role in reducing costs and accelerating adoption across the country.
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