JSW MG Motor India has introduced a new vehicle platform that is set to shape its upcoming range of electrified vehicles. Called MG ADAPT, the architecture has been designed to support multiple powertrain technologies instead of being limited to a single type, laying the foundation for future MG models in India.
MG ADAPT brings four powertrain options under one platform
MG ADAPT, short for Advance Drive Architecture Platform Technology, is India’s first multi New Energy Vehicle (NEV) platform. It has been engineered to support Electric Vehicles (EVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) and Range Extender Electric Vehicles (REEVs) on a common architecture. According to the company, the platform has been developed to shorten product development cycles while improving driving range, charging speeds, efficiency, performance, safety and overall refinement. JSW MG Motor India has also confirmed that one EV and one PHEV based on the ADAPT platform will debut during FY 2026-27.
The new platform combines a dedicated hybrid engine, a dedicated battery system, India’s first 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 that constantly balances power delivery between the engine, battery and electric motor to improve efficiency and driving performance.
The system automatically switches between four driving modes depending on road and driving conditions. These include Pure Electric Drive for city driving, Series Hybrid Drive where the engine charges the battery while the motor drives the wheels, Parallel Hybrid Drive that combines engine and motor output, and Engine Direct Drive for efficient highway cruising.
With ADAPT, MG is preparing a flexible foundation that can support multiple electrified vehicle types as customer preferences continue to evolve. The platform is expected to play a key role in the company’s future product strategy in India while giving buyers more choices across different new energy technologies.
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