The new platform is capable of supporting multiple powertrain options for a wide range of models
JSW MG Motor India has revealed the country’s first multi New Energy Vehicle (NEV) platform called ADAPT (Advance Drive Architecture Platform Technology). It can facilitate multiple powertrain configurations including EV (Electric Vehicle), HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle), PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) and REEV (Range Extender Electric Vehicle). This ensures wide-scale flexibility in terms of what kinds of powertrains the customers want, as well as covers various configurations to suit the needs of different nations with regard to infrastructure and fuel preferences. Using this new platform, an EV and a PHEV are planned to debut by FY2026-27.
JSW MG Motor ADAPT Platform
JSW MG Motor India has taken a significant step towards its future product strategy by unveiling the new MG ADAPT platform. Short for Advance Drive Architecture Platform Technology, it is being positioned as India’s first Multi New Energy Vehicle (NEV) platform. The biggest highlight of this architecture is its ability to support multiple powertrain technologies on a single platform, including EVs, HEVs, PHEVs and REEVs. According to the company, the ADAPT platform has been designed as a modular architecture that can accommodate different energy solutions depending on customer requirements. This means MG can develop electric vehicles, hybrid models, plug-in hybrids and range-extender EVs using the same basic platform. In fact, the carmaker has already confirmed that one EV and one PHEV based on the ADAPT platform will arrive by FY2026-27.
At the core of the platform is an integrated technology ecosystem developed specifically for hybrid applications. It combines a dedicated hybrid engine, a dedicated battery system, a 10-in-1 Intelligent Electric Drive Unit and what MG claims is the world’s first Electromagnetic Dedicated Hybrid Transmission. These components are managed by an Intelligent Energy Management System, which constantly monitors driving conditions and automatically switches between four operating modes. These modes include Pure Electric Drive for city use, Series Hybrid Drive where the engine generates electricity for the motor, Parallel Hybrid Drive where the engine and motor work together, and Engine Direct Drive for efficient highway cruising.
Another notable aspect of the platform is its support for Range Extender Electric Vehicle (REEV) technology. In this setup, the electric motor always drives the wheels, while a petrol engine works only as a generator to recharge the battery when needed. This approach aims to deliver the feel of an EV while reducing range anxiety during long-distance travel. With ADAPT, MG is clearly laying the groundwork for a broader portfolio of electrified vehicles in India over the coming years.
Editor’s Note
Yatharth Chauhan, Managing Editor
I must admit that MG’s new ADAPT platform could prove to be a significant development for the Indian automotive industry. At a time when buyers are still divided between EVs, hybrids and other alternative powertrains, a flexible architecture capable of supporting all these technologies makes a lot of sense. It also gives MG the freedom to respond quickly to changing market demands without having to develop separate platforms for every product. The inclusion of REEV and PHEV technologies is particularly noteworthy, considering the infrastructure challenges that still exist in many parts of the country. It will be interesting to see how the first EV and PHEV based on this platform perform when they arrive in the next couple of years.
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