PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1795307
PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1795307
Global Passenger Vehicle Telematics Market to Reach US$119.1 Billion by 2030
The global market for Passenger Vehicle Telematics estimated at US$30.5 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$119.1 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 25.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Remote Message Processing System, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 26.8% CAGR and reach US$80.4 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Brake System segment is estimated at 23.8% CAGR over the analysis period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$8.0 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 24.1% CAGR
The Passenger Vehicle Telematics market in the U.S. is estimated at US$8.0 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$18.0 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 24.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 23.5% and 21.9% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 17.5% CAGR.
Global Passenger Vehicle Telematics Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized
Why Are Telematics Systems Central to Modern Passenger Vehicle Connectivity?
Telematics in passenger vehicles refers to the integrated use of telecommunications and informatics systems to transmit, receive, and analyze data related to vehicle operations, diagnostics, and driver behavior. These systems serve a wide range of functions, including vehicle tracking, remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance, in-car connectivity, and emergency response. In recent years, telematics has become a core part of vehicle design, particularly in connected cars and fleet-managed private vehicles.
Automakers are embedding telematics control units as standard across multiple passenger car segments to enhance service offerings, improve safety, and support over-the-air (OTA) updates. As vehicles become increasingly software-defined, telematics also acts as a data bridge between the vehicle, manufacturer, and user-supporting personalized driving experiences, usage-based insurance models, and real-time navigation services. These applications are driving strong growth in adoption across mid-range and premium segments.
How Are Technologies Evolving to Support Telematics Expansion?
Telematics technologies are being shaped by advancements in cloud computing, 4G/5G connectivity, and embedded systems. Earlier generations of telematics relied on basic GPS and cellular networks. Modern systems now feature high-speed communication modules, integrated sensors, embedded SIMs, and data processing capabilities. The use of cloud-based platforms allows for real-time analysis and seamless integration with mobile applications and OEM backend systems.
Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication is gaining traction, enabling interaction between vehicles, infrastructure, pedestrians, and networks. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are also being deployed within telematics platforms to analyze driving patterns, predict maintenance needs, and offer context-aware recommendations. Electric vehicles, which rely on software for energy management and navigation, further enhance the role of telematics in managing battery health, charging station discovery, and route planning.
Where Is Telematics Adoption Accelerating and Which Vehicle Segments Are Driving Growth?
Telematics adoption is advancing rapidly across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, supported by connectivity infrastructure, regulatory mandates, and consumer demand for digital features. Europe’s eCall regulation and similar mandates in other regions are ensuring that telematics systems are integrated for emergency services. North America continues to lead in usage-based insurance applications, while China and India are seeing growth in vehicle tracking and infotainment-based services.
Compact cars are increasingly being equipped with basic telematics modules for security and location tracking, while SUVs and premium sedans are incorporating full-featured solutions, including remote climate control, theft alerts, and real-time traffic assistance. EVs and plug-in hybrids are becoming key drivers of telematics innovation due to the need for energy monitoring and remote vehicle management features.
Growth in the Passenger Vehicle Telematics market is driven by several factors…
Growth in the passenger vehicle telematics market is driven by factors such as rising demand for connected vehicle technologies, regulatory requirements for safety and emergency communications, and increasing adoption of predictive maintenance and fleet tracking services. Automakers are integrating telematics to differentiate offerings and establish continuous digital engagement with users. Electrification and ADAS integration are reinforcing the importance of telematics in managing vehicle systems and user interaction.
Expansion of 5G connectivity is enabling faster and more reliable telematics data transmission, improving real-time communication and enabling services such as remote diagnostics and OTA software updates. Demand for personalization, in-car infotainment, and usage-based insurance models is also contributing to wider adoption. Additionally, growth in subscription-based service models and connected mobility platforms is further embedding telematics as a core functionality in passenger car ecosystems.
SCOPE OF STUDY:
The report analyzes the Passenger Vehicle Telematics market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:
Segments:
Type (Remote Message Processing System, Brake System, Transmission Control System); Product (Smartphone-Integrated Telematics, Tethered Telematics, Embedded Telematics)
Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific; Rest of World.
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