The Global Automotive E-E Architecture Market is expected to grow at more than 11.44% CAGR from 2019 to 2028. It is expected to reach above USD 184.9 billion by 2028 from a little above USD 84 billion in 2019.
The Automotive Electrical and Electronic (E/E) Architecture represents a meticulous framework governing the electrical and electronic systems within contemporary vehicles, encompassing a sophisticated array of sensors, control units, wiring, communication protocols, and computing power essential for orchestrating diverse vehicle functions and features. Ranging from Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to powertrain control, vehicle networking, and safety systems, this architecture forms the foundation for integrating advanced technologies and functionalities in automobiles, enabling seamless operation of critical systems such as engine performance, transmission control, and safety features like airbag deployment and traction control, while also facilitating connectivity features, infotainment options, and advanced driver assistance capabilities.
The automotive industry is currently undergoing a significant shift towards electrification, propelled by the emergence of electric and hybrid vehicles. This transition is driving demand for advanced Electronic/Electrical (E/E) architectures capable of supporting intricate powertrain and battery management systems. The surge in connected vehicles and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) is further fueling the necessity for robust E/E architectures, which facilitate the seamless integration of sensors, cameras, and communication modules, enabling vehicles to offer features such as lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, and enhanced infotainment systems. With the escalating complexity of automotive E/E architectures, collaboration among automakers, suppliers, and technology providers is imperative. Efforts towards standardization and open-source platforms are gaining momentum to streamline development, reduce costs, and ensure interoperability between various vehicle components.
In recent years, notable collaborations and acquisitions have reshaped the landscape of Electronic/Electrical (E/E) architectures within the automotive industry. A joint venture between leading corporations aimed to pioneer advancements in electric mobility by establishing Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, focusing on the development of high-performance prismatic batteries for electric vehicles. Similarly, strategic partnerships such as that between Bosch and Microsoft sought to integrate smart home capabilities into E/E architectures, facilitating seamless communication between vehicles and home automation systems. In parallel, acquisitions such as Magna International Inc.'s acquisition of Veoneer, a prominent supplier of automotive safety systems, bolstered their presence in the E/E architecture market, particularly in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies.
The Global Automotive E-E Architecture Market is fragmented with number of multi-national, and regional companies. It is categorized by the presence of diversified companies at the regional, and international levels. Providers of Automotive E-E Architecture have raised the level of competition by offering innovative solution at competitive price than the international players leading to price wars.
The key players in this market are Continental Aktiengesellschaft, Aptiv PLC, Hella GmbH & co. KGaA, Magna International Inc, MAHLE GmbH, Robert Bosch GmbH, Valeo SE, Visteon Corporation, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Hitachi, Ltd., etc.
The global automotive E/E architecture market by system type is divided into electronics system type and electrical system type. The electrical systems in commercial vehicles are becoming more and more prominent with time. In modern vehicles, the electrical systems account for a large part of development costs. These systems are responsible for a variety of functional and logical capabilities in the vehicle, for example, safety, communication, chassis, powertrain, and human-machine interface, etc.
In current E/E architecture, diverse topologies exist for implementing various domains and modules. The functions to be implemented in an ECU are based on its mounting location on the vehicle and the module to be realized using it. These ECUs perform computation for their local functions as well as control the I/O from/to various sensors and actuators on the vehicle. Moreover, these ECUs communicate with the other ECUs through the vehicle network. This communication is vital due to the inter-dependency of many functions within or between different domains.
The global automotive E/E architecture market by component type is divided into hardware component type and software component type. Hardware in the vehicles usually represent “hardware”—in the forms of stronger engines, silkier transmissions, and smoother suspensions. The core of the vehicle still lies in its hardware, which serves as an ultimate indicator of its performance.
Software is the key to developing vehicles to meet the emerging consumer trends and for the new E/E architecture. The AI that underpins automated driving technology, the motor and battery control of xEVs, and connected services to the cloud would not be possible without software. As if to prove this point, the size of the software installed in vehicles continues to grow. Software is a fundamental component of all engineering activities. Among the areas in which software plays an essential role are powertrains, driver assistance systems, safety systems, automated driving, cockpit and HMI systems, and vehicle connectivity solutions.
The global automotive E/E architecture market by application is divided into passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. Among these, Passenger vehicles was the largest application of the global automotive E/E architecture market in 2020 and is expected to grow with a CAGR of 11.04%, over the forecast period.
Passenger cars are motor vehicles with at least four wheels, used for the transport of passengers, and comprising no more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat. Light commercial vehicles or commercial vehicles are motor vehicles with at least four wheels, used for the carriage of goods. Advanced technologies are expected to improve the safety, productivity and capabilities of passenger cars and vehicles.
Vehicles in all sectors are growing in complexity as OEMs develop sophisticated platforms with growing levels of automation and connectivity. To cope with this growing complexity, automotive, aerospace and commercial vehicle OEMs must evolve their architectural design processes to leverage the advancements in the automotive E/E architecture.
The global automotive E/E architecture market by structure type is divided into Distributed Architecture, Domain Centralized Architecture, and Vehicle Centralized Architecture. The current mainstream E/E architecture is a "distributed architecture", in which a large number of ECUs are distributed throughout the vehicle according to their use. Domain centralized architecture is one in which the control of the entire vehicle is centralized in one place, and then into a "zone architecture", in which the vehicle is divided into several zones and controlled in a coordinated manner.
Vehicle centralized is what is going to drive the future. It is expected to drive the automotive E/E architecture because of its features, such as scalable and easy to plug-in hardware; upgradable and reusable software; and safe, redundant and streamlined network. Automotive E/E architectures will inevitably develop towards vehicle centralized E/E architectures.
The Automotive E-E Architecture Market by region includes North America, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Europe, South America, and Middle East & Africa (MEA).
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