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Software Defined Vehicle Market

Published May 15, 2025
Length 280 Pages
SKU # ALMR20275329

Description

The software-defined vehicles market refers to the use of software-defined networking (SDN) and software-defined architecture (SDA) technologies to enhance the functionality, safety, and efficiency of vehicles. This technology is becoming increasingly popular in the automotive industry as it allows vehicles to be more connected, customizable, and secure. It also allows for more efficient communication between the various systems within the car, such as the engine, braking, and safety systems. Some of the key drivers of the software-defined vehicles market include the increasing demand for connected and autonomous vehicles, the growing need for improved safety features, and the rising demand for more efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles. SDVs enable customers to receive firmware patches, enhancements to infotainment, tuning, and monitoring of key functional capabilities like vehicle and powertrain dynamics, and feature-on-demand comfort services via over-the-air (OTA) updates.

The increasing adoption of Over-the-Air (OTA) updates presents a significant opportunity for the market. OTA updates allow manufacturers to remotely upgrade and enhance vehicle software without requiring physical visits to service centers. This capability not only reduces maintenance costs but also enhances customer convenience by providing timely updates for features, performance improvements, and security patches.

One of the key benefits of OTA updates is their ability to ensure vehicles remain up to date with the latest technologies and safety protocols throughout their lifecycle. For instance, a leading automaker like Tesla has successfully utilized OTA updates to introduce new features such as enhanced autopilot capabilities and improved energy efficiency. This has helped the company maintain a competitive edge and build customer trust. Moreover, OTA updates support the growing trend of connected and autonomous vehicles by enabling real-time updates to navigation systems, infotainment features, and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication. This functionality is particularly valuable in addressing emerging issues or vulnerabilities, ensuring the vehicles remain reliable and secure.

Moreover, the expansion of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and shared mobility ecosystems presents a significant opportunity for the software-defined vehicle (SDV) market. MaaS platforms integrate various transport options, such as ridehailing, car-sharing, and public transit, into a single digital service, requiring seamless connectivity and real-time data processing. Software-defined vehicles, with their advanced computing and cloud-based systems, are well-suited to support these platforms by enabling features such as remote vehicle access, dynamic routing, and predictive maintenance. For instance, companies such as Uber and Lyft are increasingly adopting connected vehicle technologies to optimize fleet management and improve user experience. In addition, the rise of shared mobility models, including car-sharing services such as Zipcar and Turo, relies heavily on software-driven functionalities such as keyless entry, usage-based billing, and vehicle diagnostics. SDVs enhance these services by allowing over-the-air (OTA) updates, ensuring that vehicles remain up-to-date with the latest software improvements without physical interventions. Furthermore, cities worldwide are promoting MaaS solutions to reduce traffic congestion and emissions, creating a growing demand for intelligent, software-enabled vehicles. Therefore, the expansion of MaaS and shared mobility ecosystems is driving automakers and tech firms to invest in SDV technologies to capture this emerging market.

However, cybersecurity concerns pose a significant challenge to the growth of the market. With the increasing integration of advanced technologies like connectivity and automation in vehicles, the risk of cyberattacks has risen sharply. Modern vehicles rely on extensive data exchange between components, systems, and external networks, making them vulnerable to unauthorized access and potential hacking. A breach in vehicle cybersecurity can lead to serious consequences, including compromised passenger safety, data theft, and even the potential for vehicle manipulation. This growing risk has made consumers and manufacturers more cautious, often delaying the adoption of advanced technologies. Moreover, developing and implementing robust cybersecurity measures requires significant investments, which adds to the cost burden for manufacturers. The complexity of securing connected, and autonomous vehicles further complicates the issue, as ensuring end-to-end protection across various systems is a challenging task. These concerns are likely to limit the growth potential of the market if not addressed effectively.

The global software defined vehicle market is segmented into SDV type, electronic and electrical architecture, vehicle type, propulsion, offerings, application, and region. On the basis of SDV type, the market is divided into Semi-SDV and SDV. Depending on electronic and electrical architecture, the market is categorized into distributed architecture, domain centralized architecture, zonal control architecture, and hybrid architecture. By vehicle type, the market is segmented into passenger cars and commercial vehicles. On the basis of propulsion, the market is classified into ICE, electric, hybrid, and others. By offerings, the market is divided into software, hardware, and services. On the basis of application, the market includes infotainment systems, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, telematics, powertrain control, battery management systems, V2X communication, and others. Region-wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. The key players operating in the software defined vehicle market include Aptiv PLC, Tesla, Inc., Continental AG, NVIDIA Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH, Li Auto Inc., Rivian Automotive, Inc., Volkswagen AG, General Motors Company, and Qualcomm Incorporated

Key Benefits For Stakeholders

This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the software defined vehicle market analysis from 2024 to 2034 to identify the prevailing software defined vehicle market opportunities.
The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
In-depth analysis of the software defined vehicle market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global software defined vehicle market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.

Key Market Segments

By SDV Type

Semi-SDV
SDV

By Electrical and Electronic Architecture

Distributed Architecture
Domain Centralised Architecture
Zonal Control Architecture
Hybrid Architecture

By Application

Infotainment systems
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
Autonomous driving
Telematics
Powertrain control
Battery Management Systems
V2X communication
Others

By Propulsion

ICE
Electric
Hybrid
Others

By Offerings

Software
Hardware
Services

By Vehicle

Passenger Cars
Commercial Vehicles

By Region

North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
LAMEA
Latin America
Middle East
Africa
Key Market Players
Continental AG
Robert Bosch GmbH
QUALCOMM Incorporated
Tesla
General Motors
Rivian
NVIDIA Corporation
Li Auto Inc.
Volkswagen Group
AptivThe research methodology of the global market involves extensive primary and secondary research. Primary research includes about over 12 hours of interviews and discussion with a wide range of stakeholders, including upstream and downstream participants. The primary research typically is the bulk of our research efforts; however, coherently supported by extensive secondary research. Researchers have reviewed over 6,765 product literatures, industry releases, annual reports, and other such documents of key industry participants to obtain better market understanding and gain competitive intelligence. In addition, authentic industry journals, trade associations' releases,and government websites have also been reviewed for generating high-value industry insights.

Table of Contents

280 Pages
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1. Report description
1.2. Key market segments
1.3. Key benefits to the stakeholders
1.4. Research methodology
1.4.1. Primary research
1.4.2. Secondary research
1.4.3. Analyst tools and models
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2.1. CXO perspective
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
3.1. Market definition and scope
3.2. Key findings
3.2.1. Top impacting factors
3.2.2. Top investment pockets
3.3. Porter’s five forces analysis
3.3.1. Low to moderate bargaining power of suppliers
3.3.2. Moderate to high threat of new entrants
3.3.3. Moderate to high threat of substitutes
3.3.4. Moderate to high intensity of rivalry
3.3.5. High bargaining power of buyers
3.4. Market dynamics
3.4.1. Drivers
3.4.1.1. Increase in demand for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
3.4.1.2. Rise in demand for autonomous and connected vehicles
3.4.2. Restraints
3.4.2.1. Cybersecurity concerns
3.4.2.2. High development and implementation costs
3.4.3. Opportunities
3.4.3.1. Growth in over-the-air (OTA) updates
3.4.3.2. Growth of mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) and shared mobility ecosystems
CHAPTER 4: SOFTWARE DEFINED VEHICLE MARKET, BY SDV TYPE
4.1. Overview
4.1.1. Market size and forecast
4.2. Semi-SDV
4.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
4.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
4.2.3. Market share analysis by country
4.3. SDV
4.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
4.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
4.3.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 5: SOFTWARE DEFINED VEHICLE MARKET, BY ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ARCHITECTURE
5.1. Overview
5.1.1. Market size and forecast
5.2. Distributed Architecture
5.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
5.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
5.2.3. Market share analysis by country
5.3. Domain Centralised Architecture
5.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
5.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
5.3.3. Market share analysis by country
5.4. Zonal Control Architecture
5.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
5.4.2. Market size and forecast, by region
5.4.3. Market share analysis by country
5.5. Hybrid Architecture
5.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
5.5.2. Market size and forecast, by region
5.5.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 6: SOFTWARE DEFINED VEHICLE MARKET, BY APPLICATION
6.1. Overview
6.1.1. Market size and forecast
6.2. Infotainment systems
6.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
6.2.3. Market share analysis by country
6.3. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
6.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
6.3.3. Market share analysis by country
6.4. Autonomous driving
6.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.4.2. Market size and forecast, by region
6.4.3. Market share analysis by country
6.5. Telematics
6.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.5.2. Market size and forecast, by region
6.5.3. Market share analysis by country
6.6. Powertrain control
6.6.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.6.2. Market size and forecast, by region
6.6.3. Market share analysis by country
6.7. Battery Management Systems
6.7.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.7.2. Market size and forecast, by region
6.7.3. Market share analysis by country
6.8. V2X communication
6.8.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.8.2. Market size and forecast, by region
6.8.3. Market share analysis by country
6.9. Others
6.9.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.9.2. Market size and forecast, by region
6.9.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 7: SOFTWARE DEFINED VEHICLE MARKET, BY PROPULSION
7.1. Overview
7.1.1. Market size and forecast
7.2. ICE
7.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
7.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
7.2.3. Market share analysis by country
7.3. Electric
7.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
7.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
7.3.3. Market share analysis by country
7.4. Hybrid
7.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
7.4.2. Market size and forecast, by region
7.4.3. Market share analysis by country
7.5. Others
7.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
7.5.2. Market size and forecast, by region
7.5.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 8: SOFTWARE DEFINED VEHICLE MARKET, BY OFFERINGS
8.1. Overview
8.1.1. Market size and forecast
8.2. Software
8.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
8.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
8.2.3. Market share analysis by country
8.3. Hardware
8.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
8.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
8.3.3. Market share analysis by country
8.4. Services
8.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
8.4.2. Market size and forecast, by region
8.4.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 9: SOFTWARE DEFINED VEHICLE MARKET, BY VEHICLE
9.1. Overview
9.1.1. Market size and forecast
9.2. Passenger Cars
9.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
9.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
9.2.3. Market share analysis by country
9.3. Commercial Vehicles
9.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
9.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
9.3.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 10: SOFTWARE DEFINED VEHICLE MARKET, BY REGION
10.1. Overview
10.1.1. Market size and forecast By Region
10.2. North America
10.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
10.2.2. Market size and forecast, by SDV Type
10.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Electrical and Electronic Architecture
10.2.4. Market size and forecast, by Application
10.2.5. Market size and forecast, by Propulsion
10.2.6. Market size and forecast, by Offerings
10.2.7. Market size and forecast, by Vehicle
10.2.8. Market size and forecast, by country
10.2.8.1. U.S.
10.2.8.1.1. Market size and forecast, by SDV Type
10.2.8.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Electrical and Electronic Architecture
10.2.8.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
10.2.8.1.4. Market size and forecast, by Propulsion
10.2.8.1.5. Market size and forecast, by Offerings
10.2.8.1.6. Market size and forecast, by Vehicle
10.2.8.2. Canada
10.2.8.2.1. Market size and forecast, by SDV Type
10.2.8.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Electrical and Electronic Architecture
10.2.8.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
10.2.8.2.4. Market size and forecast, by Propulsion
10.2.8.2.5. Market size and forecast, by Offerings
10.2.8.2.6. Market size and forecast, by Vehicle
10.2.8.3. Mexico
10.2.8.3.1. Market size and forecast, by SDV Type
10.2.8.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Electrical and Electronic Architecture
10.2.8.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
10.2.8.3.4. Market size and forecast, by Propulsion
10.2.8.3.5. Market size and forecast, by Offerings
10.2.8.3.6. Market size and forecast, by Vehicle
10.3. Europe
10.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
10.3.2. Market size and forecast, by SDV Type
10.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Electrical and Electronic Architecture
10.3.4. Market size and forecast, by Application
10.3.5. Market size and forecast, by Propulsion
10.3.6. Market size and forecast, by Offerings
10.3.7. Market size and forecast, by Vehicle
10.3.8. Market size and forecast, by country
10.3.8.1. UK
10.3.8.1.1. Market size and forecast, by SDV Type
10.3.8.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Electrical and Electronic Architecture
10.3.8.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
10.3.8.1.4. Market size and forecast, by Propulsion
10.3.8.1.5. Market size and forecast, by Offerings
10.3.8.1.6. Market size and forecast, by Vehicle
10.3.8.2. Germany
10.3.8.2.1. Market size and forecast, by SDV Type
10.3.8.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Electrical and Electronic Architecture
10.3.8.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
10.3.8.2.4. Market size and forecast, by Propulsion
10.3.8.2.5. Market size and forecast, by Offerings
10.3.8.2.6. Market size and forecast, by Vehicle
10.3.8.3. France
10.3.8.3.1. Market size and forecast, by SDV Type
10.3.8.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Electrical and Electronic Architecture
10.3.8.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
10.3.8.3.4. Market size and forecast, by Propulsion
10.3.8.3.5. Market size and forecast, by Offerings
10.3.8.3.6. Market size and forecast, by Vehicle
10.3.8.4. Russia
10.3.8.4.1. Market size and forecast, by SDV Type
10.3.8.4.2. Market size and forecast, by Electrical and Electronic Architecture
10.3.8.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
10.3.8.4.4. Market size and forecast, by Propulsion
10.3.8.4.5. Market size and forecast, by Offerings
10.3.8.4.6. Market size and forecast, by Vehicle
10.3.8.5. Rest of Europe
10.3.8.5.1. Market size and forecast, by SDV Type
10.3.8.5.2. Market size and forecast, by Electrical and Electronic Architecture
10.3.8.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
10.3.8.5.4. Market size and forecast, by Propulsion
10.3.8.5.5. Market size and forecast, by Offerings
10.3.8.5.6. Market size and forecast, by Vehicle
10.4. Asia-Pacific
10.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
10.4.2. Market size and forecast, by SDV Type
10.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Electrical and Electronic Architecture
10.4.4. Market size and forecast, by Application
10.4.5. Market size and forecast, by Propulsion
10.4.6. Market size and forecast, by Offerings
10.4.7. Market size and forecast, by Vehicle
10.4.8. Market size and forecast, by country
10.4.8.1. China
10.4.8.1.1. Market size and forecast, by SDV Type
10.4.8.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Electrical and Electronic Architecture
10.4.8.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
10.4.8.1.4. Market size and forecast, by Propulsion
10.4.8.1.5. Market size and forecast, by Offerings
10.4.8.1.6. Market size and forecast, by Vehicle
10.4.8.2. Japan
10.4.8.2.1. Market size and forecast, by SDV Type
10.4.8.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Electrical and Electronic Architecture
10.4.8.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
10.4.8.2.4. Market size and forecast, by Propulsion
10.4.8.2.5. Market size and forecast, by Offerings
10.4.8.2.6. Market size and forecast, by Vehicle
10.4.8.3. India
10.4.8.3.1. Market size and forecast, by SDV Type
10.4.8.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Electrical and Electronic Architecture
10.4.8.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
10.4.8.3.4. Market size and forecast, by Propulsion
10.4.8.3.5. Market size and forecast, by Offerings
10.4.8.3.6. Market size and forecast, by Vehicle
10.4.8.4. South Korea
10.4.8.4.1. Market size and forecast, by SDV Type
10.4.8.4.2. Market size and forecast, by Electrical and Electronic Architecture
10.4.8.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
10.4.8.4.4. Market size and forecast, by Propulsion
10.4.8.4.5. Market size and forecast, by Offerings
10.4.8.4.6. Market size and forecast, by Vehicle
10.4.8.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
10.4.8.5.1. Market size and forecast, by SDV Type
10.4.8.5.2. Market size and forecast, by Electrical and Electronic Architecture
10.4.8.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
10.4.8.5.4. Market size and forecast, by Propulsion
10.4.8.5.5. Market size and forecast, by Offerings
10.4.8.5.6. Market size and forecast, by Vehicle
10.5. LAMEA
10.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
10.5.2. Market size and forecast, by SDV Type
10.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Electrical and Electronic Architecture
10.5.4. Market size and forecast, by Application
10.5.5. Market size and forecast, by Propulsion
10.5.6. Market size and forecast, by Offerings
10.5.7. Market size and forecast, by Vehicle
10.5.8. Market size and forecast, by country
10.5.8.1. Latin America
10.5.8.1.1. Market size and forecast, by SDV Type
10.5.8.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Electrical and Electronic Architecture
10.5.8.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
10.5.8.1.4. Market size and forecast, by Propulsion
10.5.8.1.5. Market size and forecast, by Offerings
10.5.8.1.6. Market size and forecast, by Vehicle
10.5.8.2. Middle East
10.5.8.2.1. Market size and forecast, by SDV Type
10.5.8.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Electrical and Electronic Architecture
10.5.8.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
10.5.8.2.4. Market size and forecast, by Propulsion
10.5.8.2.5. Market size and forecast, by Offerings
10.5.8.2.6. Market size and forecast, by Vehicle
10.5.8.3. Africa
10.5.8.3.1. Market size and forecast, by SDV Type
10.5.8.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Electrical and Electronic Architecture
10.5.8.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
10.5.8.3.4. Market size and forecast, by Propulsion
10.5.8.3.5. Market size and forecast, by Offerings
10.5.8.3.6. Market size and forecast, by Vehicle
CHAPTER 11: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Top winning strategies
11.3. Product mapping of top 10 player
11.4. Competitive dashboard
11.5. Competitive heatmap
11.6. Top player positioning, 2024
CHAPTER 12: COMPANY PROFILES
12.1. Aptiv
12.1.1. Company overview
12.1.2. Key executives
12.1.3. Company snapshot
12.1.4. Operating business segments
12.1.5. Product portfolio
12.1.6. Business performance
12.1.7. Key strategic moves and developments
12.2. Tesla
12.2.1. Company overview
12.2.2. Key executives
12.2.3. Company snapshot
12.2.4. Operating business segments
12.2.5. Product portfolio
12.2.6. Business performance
12.3. Continental AG
12.3.1. Company overview
12.3.2. Key executives
12.3.3. Company snapshot
12.3.4. Operating business segments
12.3.5. Product portfolio
12.3.6. Business performance
12.3.7. Key strategic moves and developments
12.4. NVIDIA Corporation
12.4.1. Company overview
12.4.2. Key executives
12.4.3. Company snapshot
12.4.4. Operating business segments
12.4.5. Product portfolio
12.4.6. Business performance
12.4.7. Key strategic moves and developments
12.5. Robert Bosch GmbH
12.5.1. Company overview
12.5.2. Key executives
12.5.3. Company snapshot
12.5.4. Operating business segments
12.5.5. Product portfolio
12.5.6. Business performance
12.5.7. Key strategic moves and developments
12.6. Li Auto Inc.
12.6.1. Company overview
12.6.2. Key executives
12.6.3. Company snapshot
12.6.4. Operating business segments
12.6.5. Product portfolio
12.6.6. Business performance
12.6.7. Key strategic moves and developments
12.7. Rivian
12.7.1. Company overview
12.7.2. Key executives
12.7.3. Company snapshot
12.7.4. Operating business segments
12.7.5. Product portfolio
12.7.6. Business performance
12.8. Volkswagen Group
12.8.1. Company overview
12.8.2. Key executives
12.8.3. Company snapshot
12.8.4. Operating business segments
12.8.5. Product portfolio
12.8.6. Business performance
12.8.7. Key strategic moves and developments
12.9. QUALCOMM Incorporated
12.9.1. Company overview
12.9.2. Key executives
12.9.3. Company snapshot
12.9.4. Operating business segments
12.9.5. Product portfolio
12.9.6. Business performance
12.9.7. Key strategic moves and developments
12.10. General Motors
12.10.1. Company overview
12.10.2. Key executives
12.10.3. Company snapshot
12.10.4. Operating business segments
12.10.5. Product portfolio
12.10.6. Business performance
12.10.7. Key strategic moves and developments

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