MeitY Launches Indigenous 30 kW Drive System To Boost EV Adoption

05 Mar 2026 CW Team

The drive employs wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors and modern control algorithms to improve efficiency and thermal performance. The design integrates power converters and motor control functions into a compact architecture that aims to reduce weight and system complexity. Developers noted that the integrated approach can simplify vehicle integration and maintenance for manufacturers.

Officials said the indigenous system could reduce reliance on imported components and help lower the overall cost of electric vehicle powertrains. Industry stakeholders anticipate that building capability in power electronics will support supply chain resilience and stimulate local value addition. The move is expected to align with national goals to accelerate electrification and encourage investment in domestic technology.

Manufacturers will be able to evaluate the system for integration across various models and vehicle classes, which may shorten development cycles. Support for domestic suppliers and the potential for specialised production could create opportunities for export and partnerships. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology indicated that the development represents a step towards strengthening the domestic ecosystem for electric mobility.

Deployment of indigenous drive systems may also encourage investment in complementary technologies, including battery management and charging infrastructure, fostering an ecosystem of interoperable solutions. The availability of a standardised domestic module could reduce barriers for small and medium enterprises to enter the electric vehicle supply chain and innovate on system-level integration. Observers expect that skills development and industry-academia collaboration will be important to maximise the benefits of the new capability.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched an indigenous integrated drive system rated at 30 kilowatt (kW) to support the adoption of electric vehicles. The system is designed for use in a range of light electric vehicle platforms and has been developed with a focus on domestic power electronics capability. The launch is intended to bolster local manufacturing and provide a homegrown alternative to imported drive components. The drive employs wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors and modern control algorithms to improve efficiency and thermal performance. The design integrates power converters and motor control functions into a compact architecture that aims to reduce weight and system complexity. Developers noted that the integrated approach can simplify vehicle integration and maintenance for manufacturers. Officials said the indigenous system could reduce reliance on imported components and help lower the overall cost of electric vehicle powertrains. Industry stakeholders anticipate that building capability in power electronics will support supply chain resilience and stimulate local value addition. The move is expected to align with national goals to accelerate electrification and encourage investment in domestic technology. Manufacturers will be able to evaluate the system for integration across various models and vehicle classes, which may shorten development cycles. Support for domestic suppliers and the potential for specialised production could create opportunities for export and partnerships. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology indicated that the development represents a step towards strengthening the domestic ecosystem for electric mobility. Deployment of indigenous drive systems may also encourage investment in complementary technologies, including battery management and charging infrastructure, fostering an ecosystem of interoperable solutions. The availability of a standardised domestic module could reduce barriers for small and medium enterprises to enter the electric vehicle supply chain and innovate on system-level integration. Observers expect that skills development and industry-academia collaboration will be important to maximise the benefits of the new capability.

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