Self-Driving Cars Market Size, Share, and Covid-19 Impact Analysis, by Component (Radar, LiDAR, Ultrasonic, and Camera Unit), By Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles), by Type (Fully Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous), and by Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2022 – 2028

KEY MARKET INSIGHTS

The global Self-Driving Cars Market was valued at USD 20.3 Million in 2021 and is projected to grow to USD 53.0 million in 2028, at a CAGR of 14.71%. 

Self-Driving Cars also known as autonomous cars, or driverless cars, can automatically read and sense the environment. The Internet, Smart Technologies, Smartphones, and Computers merge with vehicles to assist and automate driving operations. These vehicles represent a major revolution in connectivity and automation technology.

Autonomous cars reduce road accidents, fuel consumption, and insurance costs. major auto manufacturers have a keen interest in the commercialization of these vehicles. This is expected to drive the self-drive cars market share during the forecast period.

COVID-19 ANALYSIS 

The development and testing of autonomous cars and improvement in sensor-processing technologies slowed down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, manufacturing units and vehicle sales around the globe were significantly affected.

Rising health concerns have significantly affected the transportation industry as more travelers opt for personal transportation. Therefore, self-driving cars are an attractive solution as they comply with social distancing norms. During the pandemic, an autonomous car manufacturing company has received permission in California to run its vehicle. 

LATEST TREND

Development in Ride-Sharing Technology has propelled the Autonomous Cars Market 

Autonomous cars can operate with minimal or no human input. The development of ride-sharing technology will fuel the self-drive cars market growth as several manufacturers have invested large amounts in the market.  For instance, Waymo LLC has introduced self-driving taxis in Phoenix, Arizona, and plans to expand. Several players such as Ford, General Motors, and Uber are also likely to introduce similar services in the future.

DRIVING FACTORS

The Major Revolution in Automation and Connectivity Technology Has Driven Market growth

The revolution in automation and connectivity technology in self-drive cars has driven market growth, during the forecast period. Rapid improvements in high-definition mapping, vehicle-to-vehicle and infrastructure-to-vehicle communication, adaptive algorithms, and improvements in sensor-processing technologies are encouraging manufacturers to expand their production capacities and take autonomous cars to the next level.

Increasing adoption of autonomous cars and convenience and comfort, and reducing operating costs. Also, leading manufacturers are highly focused on the development of fully automated cars.

RESTRAINTS

Self-Driving cars require support between vehicle-to-vehicle communication and infrastructure-to-vehicle communication, lane marking, and well-organized roads. Therefore, Poor infrastructure outside urban areas is impeding the market growth. 

SEGMENTATION

The Self-Driving Cars Market is segmented by Component, Vehicle Type, Type, and Region. Based on the Component, the market is categorized into Radar, LiDAR, Ultrasonic, and Camera Units. Based on Vehicle Type, the market is categorized into Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles. Based on Type, the market is categorized into Fully Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous. Based on the Region, the market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.

REGIONAL INSIGHTS

The Asia-Pacific is the largest market for autonomous cars due to the growing consumer preference for advanced technology features. Major market players such as Baidu, Toyota, and others, are increasing investment in research and development activity to expand production and achieve rapid technological advancement. Increasing demand for convenient driving experience and rising disposable income in emerging economies across the region are driving the self-driving car market.

For instance, in 2017, Baidu a major service provider of self-driving technology in China has invested USD 1500 million in research and development activities for the development of self-driving cars.

Europe is the second-largest market for autonomous cars due to rising investment in the automotive industry to increase market share in this region. The European Union (EU) announced cooperation on AI technology across the region is predicted to boost sales.

North America is the third-largest market for autonomous cars due to the high growth in the automotive industry and manufacturing industries. Growing AI technologies and increasing government investment in self-driving cars have rising market share during the forecast period.

LIST OF KEY COMPANIES PROFILED:

• Autoliv Inc.  (Stockholm, Sweden)
• Aptiv (Dublin, Ireland)
• Waymo LLC (California, United States)
• Robert Bosch GmbH (Gerlingen, Germany)
• Daimler AG (Stuttgart, Germany)
• Baidu (Beijing, China)
• AutoX, Inc. (California, United States)
• Pony.ai (Fremont, California, United States)
• Ford Motor Company (Michigan, United States)
• HYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP (Seoul, South Korea)
• Volvo (Gothenburg, Sweden)

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS

September 2021- General Motors Co's venture capital arm announced an investment in a startup Oculii based in the US. Which develops software for radar sensors for self-driving cars. This investment will allow GM to use Oculli's low-cost software to boost the resolution of radars and scale up its partially automated vehicles and fully self-driving cars.

September 2021- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the start of a testing program for autonomous vehicles, which was a step toward an autonomous vehicle mobility service (MaaS) business in Japan, which Honda is planning to launch in collaboration with Cruise and General Motors.

SEGMENTATION

By Component

• Radar
• LiDAR
• Ultrasonic
• Camera Unit

By Vehicle Type

• Passenger Cars
• Commercial Vehicles

By Type

• Fully Autonomous
• Semi-Autonomous

By Region

• North America- U.S., Mexico, Canada
• Europe- UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific- China, Japan, India, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America- Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Rest of South America 
• The Middle East and Africa- GCC, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East & Africa