TL;DR
India's government has launched a new 30 kW WBG-based Integrated Drive System for EVs, aiming to boost local manufacturing, reduce imports, and lower costs in the electric passenger vehicle segment.
The Indian government has introduced a new indigenous electric vehicle technology, a 30 kW Wide Band Gap (WBG)-based Integrated Drive System (IDS), at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. This initiative aims to significantly reduce the country's reliance on imported EV components and bolster domestic manufacturing capabilities in advanced power electronics.
Officials highlight that this 30 kW power category is particularly well-suited for India's rapidly expanding electric passenger vehicle segment, including compact cars and shared mobility fleets. By localizing the production of such high-performance EV powertrain systems and semiconductor-based components, the government expects to lower costs and create substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises. This move aligns with broader initiatives like production-linked incentive schemes, enhancing India's competitiveness in electric mobility technologies.
