This work discusses the simulation and experimental demonstration of a genetic algorithm hybrid fuzzy-fuzzy controller (GA-HFFC) system to achieve speed control of a variable-speed induction motor (IM) drive based on a space vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM) technique by means of an eZdspF28335 digital signal processing (DSP) experiment board. Two features of field-oriented control (FOC) were used to design the GA-HFFC, namely, the current and frequency. To overcome the limitations of the FOC technique, the principles of the GA-HFFC were introduced through the acceleration-deceleration stages to regulate the speed of the rotor with the help of a fuzzy frequency controller, while a fuzzy stator current amplitude controller was involved during the steady-state stage. The results revealed that the proposed control approach could deliver a practical control solution in the presence of diverse operating conditions. © 2013 IEEE.