Pune-based power electronics firm Ador Powertron has unveiled a 100% indigenously designed and manufactured 30kW AC-DC converter to power DC fast chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), under its Yonder brand. The launch aligns with the Indian government’s extended PM E-DRIVE scheme on public charging, now active until March 2028.
The company said the module is among the few domestically developed products in its class and has successfully cleared ARAI testing for IEC 61851-21-2 / IS 17017-21-2 EMC standards, making it ready for integration into India’s EV charging infrastructure. Ador also inaugurated a dedicated manufacturing and assembly line for this series, with an annual capacity of up to 100,000 converters, aimed at supporting faster rollout of chargers for OEMs and Charge Point Operators (CPOs) undertaking capacity upgrades or retrofits.
Framing the launch as a localisation move, Ador Powertron said the product replaces sub-assemblies that were historically imported, supporting Make-in-India objectives. The initiative aims to increase domestic value addition, stabilise lead times, and simplify service logistics. The government’s plans to make localisation of DC fast-charger converters mandatory by the end of 2025, coupled with potential import duty increases, are expected to accelerate adoption of domestically manufactured solutions.
The 30kW module is designed as a stackable building block for higher-power DC fast chargers. It offers peak efficiency of 96%, power factor ≥0.99, and a forced-air cooling system, making it suitable for India’s high-ambient conditions. When stacked, modules can power chargers up to 480kW or even 960kW, catering to cars, buses, and trucks. The product’s EMC compliance ensures minimal electromagnetic interference, meeting standards for off-board EV supply equipment.
With India’s public charging infrastructure set to expand across city clusters, metro hubs, and highway corridors, modular chargers built from 30kW blocks allow phased deployment based on load and utilisation. Ador’s high-efficiency, locally manufactured modules also reduce site losses, simplify upstream equipment sizing, and shorten mean time to repair (MTTR) for operators targeting high uptime.
Ador Powertron, part of the 118-year-old Ador Group, emphasises its decades-long expertise in power conversion, supplying advanced systems for green hydrogen, emission control, and defence applications. This experience, the company says, informs the Yonder module’s design, including airflow management, component derating, and field-service architecture, optimised for real-world Indian conditions.
“India needs dependable, high-efficiency, compact power modules with a local partner behind them. Our 30kW, ARAI-tested Yonder converter is built indigenously for higher uptime and faster deployment. By localising the converter, we reduce import dependency and help networks meet Make-in-India objectives,” said Ravin Mirchandani, Executive Chairman, Ador Powertron.
The Yonder 30kW module complements Ador’s broader power electronics portfolio, offering OEMs and CPOs a configurable, scalable building block for modular fast-charging networks while supporting India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat goals.
