MeitY Launches 30 kW Wide Band Gap (WBG)–Based Integrated Drive System to Boost Electric Vehicle Adoption

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) has launched an indigenously developed 30 kW Wide Band Gap (WBG)-based Integrated Drive System (IDS) for electric vehicles. This technology, developed by C-DAC, IIT Madras, and Lucas TVS, aims to reduce import dependency and lower system costs. The system is ready for commercialization and large-scale deployment. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Product Launch** * A 30 kW Wide Band Gap (WBG)-based Integrated Drive System (IDS) for electric vehicles was launched in Chennai on March 02, 2026. * The technology was developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Thiruvananthapuram, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Lucas TVS under the National Mission on Power Electronics Technology (NaMPET). * The launch event was presided over by Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, at IIT Madras. * **Technological Significance and Purpose** * The IDS is designed for electric vehicle applications, specifically targeting the 30 kW power class relevant for India's electric passenger vehicle segment, including compact cars and fleet mobility platforms. * It integrates the electric motor and inverter into a single compact, high power-density unit, replacing the conventional separated motor-drive configuration. * The development contributes to MeitY's mission of strengthening indigenous capabilities in advanced power electronics. * **Benefits of Indigenous Development** * Reduces import dependency on high-performance EV powertrain systems and critical semiconductor-based drive components. * Lowers system costs through localization. * Supports scalable manufacturing aligned with national initiatives like Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes. * Enhances India's global competitiveness in semiconductor-based electric mobility solutions. * Strengthens India's EV supply chain. * Creates opportunities for MSMEs in power electronics manufacturing, thermal systems, and control hardware. * Promotes a transition from a technology-importing to a technology-developing and exporting nation. * Fosters strong domestic intellectual property, accelerates the start-up ecosystem, and strengthens high-value manufacturing in the EV sector. * **Technical Specifications and Features** * **System Specifications:** * Continuous Power: 30 kW * DC bus voltage: 320V * Motor Technology: IPMSM * Continuous RMS current: 200A * Continuous Torque: 110Nm * Base Speed: 3000rpm * Operating Speed Range: 12000rpm * Type of Sensor: Absolute Encoder * Switching Frequency: 10-50kHz * Type of Cooling: Liquid * Switching Device: SiC MOSFET Power Module * Modes of Operation: Four Quadrant variable speed drive * Protection: DC bus under/over voltage, Short-circuit/over current, Input under/over voltage, Over temperature * Ambient temperature: 55°C * Digital Controller: DSP based digital controller * **Features:** * High starting torque and wide operating speed. * Configurable torque-speed characteristics. * High torque capability in high-speed region. * Higher overload capability compared to a conventional 3-phase IPMSM machine. * Wider speed range (3-4 times the base speed). * High efficiency over wide speed and torque range. * Intermittent overload capability. * Improved Electromagnetic Interference and Electromagnetic Compatibility behavior. * Low acoustic noise and low torque ripple. * **Commercialization and Deployment** * The technology has been successfully designed, fabricated, and validated. * It is ready for commercialization and large-scale deployment. **Impact Analysis** * **Indian EV Manufacturers** * **Impact:** Access to a cost-effective, indigenous, high-performance drive system that can reduce reliance on imports and improve vehicle range through enhanced efficiency. * **Action Required:** Consider adoption and integration of the 30 kW WBG-based IDS into their electric vehicle models. * **Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)** * **Impact:** Opportunities for manufacturing in power electronics, thermal systems, and control hardware, contributing to the growth of the EV supply chain. * **Action Required:** Explore collaboration and supply chain integration opportunities related to the production of the IDS components. * **Research and Development Institutions (e.g., C-DAC, IIT Madras)** * **Impact:** Strengthened reputation and continued advancement in indigenous technology development for electric mobility and strategic electronics. * **Action Required:** Continue R&D efforts to further enhance the technology and explore future applications. * **Government of India (MeitY, NMPET)** * **Impact:** Achievement of key objectives related to 'Make in India', 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' in the EV sector, and bolstering India's position as a technology developer and exporter. * **Action Required:** Continue supporting such indigenous technology development initiatives and policy frameworks to promote adoption and scaling. * **Lucas TVS** * **Impact:** Enhanced product portfolio and market opportunities in the rapidly growing EV sector. * **Action Required:** Facilitate the commercialization and large-scale deployment of the developed IDS.

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