MeitY Launches 30 kW Wide Band Gap (WBG)–Based Integrated Drive System

An indigenously developed 30 kW Wide Band Gap (WBG)-based Integrated Drive System (IDS) for electric vehicle (EV) applications was launched in Chennai on 2 March, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s power electronics ecosystem.

The advanced drive system has been developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Thiruvananthapuram, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Lucas TVS under the National Mission on Power Electronics Technology (NaMPET).

The system was formally launched by the Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), at IIT Madras.

Key Features and Significance

The 30 kW power class is particularly suited for India’s fast-growing electric passenger vehicle segment, including compact cars and fleet mobility platforms. Wide Band Gap (WBG) semiconductor-based systems offer higher efficiency, better thermal performance, reduced size, and improved reliability compared to conventional silicon-based technologies.

The Integrated Drive System combines power electronics, motor control, and associated subsystems into a compact and efficient architecture, enhancing overall vehicle performance and energy efficiency.

Boost to ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’

The indigenous development of such high-power integrated systems is expected to:

• Reduce import dependency in critical EV components
• Lower system costs through localization
• Enable scalable domestic manufacturing
• Strengthen India’s power electronics and EV supply chain

The initiative aligns with national programs such as the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and broader efforts to promote self-reliance in advanced technologies.