Automotive Engineering Services Market- Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Vehicle Type, By Propulsion Type, By Location, By Application, By Region & Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

Global Automotive Engineering Services Market was valued at USD 193.89 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 321.61 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 8.80% during the forecast period. The global automotive engineering services market is witnessing strong growth driven by advancements in vehicle electronics, integration of connected car technologies, rising demand for electric and hybrid vehicles, and increasing adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems. Continuous innovation in lightweight materials, aerodynamics, and powertrain optimization is enhancing fuel efficiency and performance. Manufacturers are focusing on integrating artificial intelligence, IoT, and big data analytics into design and testing processes to accelerate development cycles and reduce costs. Growing collaboration between OEMs and engineering service providers is enabling rapid prototyping, simulation-based validation, and compliance with stringent safety and emission standards, further fueling market expansion.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 193.89 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 321.61 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	8.80%
Fastest Growing Segment	Outsource
Largest Market	Asia-Pacific

Market Drivers

Rising Adoption of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

The increasing transition toward electric and hybrid vehicles is fueling demand for advanced engineering services to support design, integration, and testing of new powertrain systems. As automakers invest heavily in electrification, engineering solutions are required for battery packaging, thermal management, power electronics optimization, and regenerative braking systems. The shift also involves rethinking vehicle architecture to accommodate electric drivetrains, leading to the development of modular platforms that can support multiple propulsion technologies. Engineering services play a key role in ensuring performance, safety, and energy efficiency, while meeting stringent emission regulations. With global targets for reducing carbon emissions and the push for sustainable mobility, the complexity of designing lightweight structures, optimizing aerodynamics, and enhancing battery performance has grown substantially. For instance, in 2024, electric car sales worldwide surpassed 17 million, marking a growth of over 25% compared to the previous year. The additional 3.5 million electric cars sold in 2024 alone exceed the total global sales recorded in 2020. China remained the dominant market, with sales exceeding 11 million surpassing the entire global sales volume from just two years prior. While growth in Europe slowed due to subsidy reductions and unchanged EU CO2 targets, the United States saw continued, albeit slower, growth in electric car sales. Notably, markets outside China, Europe, and the U.S. experienced a record 40% sales increase, reaching 1.3 million electric cars and approaching the U.S. sales volume of 1.6 million.

Key Market Challenges

High Development Costs for Advanced Technologies

Developing advanced automotive technologies such as electrification systems, autonomous driving capabilities, and connected platforms involves substantial investment in research, development, and testing infrastructure. The cost of acquiring state-of-the-art simulation tools, prototype manufacturing facilities, and specialized testing equipment can be prohibitively high, particularly for smaller engineering service providers. Furthermore, the iterative nature of automotive engineering, which involves multiple design validation and compliance stages, extends project timelines and increases expenditures. OEMs and service providers must also invest in continuous software updates, cybersecurity enhancements, and compliance certifications, further adding to operational costs. Balancing the need for innovation with budget constraints becomes a major challenge, especially in competitive markets where time-to-market pressures are intense.

Key Market Trends

Adoption of Digital Twin Technology

Digital twin technology is emerging as a transformative trend in automotive engineering, enabling real-time virtual replication of physical vehicles, systems, or components. This approach allows engineers to simulate, monitor, and optimize performance under a variety of operating conditions without the need for costly physical prototypes. By integrating IoT sensors, AI analytics, and cloud computing, digital twins provide continuous feedback on system behavior, enabling predictive maintenance and faster troubleshooting. Engineering service providers leverage this technology to conduct virtual crash tests, validate aerodynamic performance, optimize thermal management, and refine control algorithms. The result is reduced development time, lower costs, and improved design accuracy. Digital twins also play a critical role in enhancing connected and autonomous vehicle development by allowing iterative testing of software updates and safety features in a controlled virtual environment.

Key Market Players

Harman International
FEV Group
L&T Technology Services Ltd
Robert Bosch GmbH
Continental AG
Bertrandt AG
Capgemini Engineering
AVL
EDAG Engineering GmbH
IAV GmbH

Report Scope:

In this report, the global Automotive Engineering Services Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Automotive Engineering Services Market, By Vehicle Type:

Passenger Cars
Commercial Vehicle

Automotive Engineering Services Market, By Propulsion Type:

ICE
Electric

Automotive Engineering Services Market, By Location:

In-house
Outsource

Automotive Engineering Services Market, By Application:

Body Engineering
Chassis Engineering
Powertrain Engineering
Safety Systems
Infotainment Systems
Others

Automotive Engineering Services Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe & CIS
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Spain
- Italy
Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Vietnam
- South Korea
- Australia
- Thailand
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Turkey
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the global Automotive Engineering Services Market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Introduction

1.1. Product Overview
1.2. Key Highlights of the Report
1.3. Market Coverage
1.4. Market Segments Covered
1.5. Research Tenure Considered

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Methodology Landscape
2.2. Objective of the Study
2.3. Baseline Methodology
2.4. Formulation of the Scope
2.5. Assumptions and Limitations
2.6. Sources of Research
2.7. Approach for the Market Study
2.8. Methodology Followed for Calculation of Market Size & Market Shares
2.9. Forecasting Methodology

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

4. Global Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook

4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 4.1.1. By Value
4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 4.2.1. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis (Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicle)
- 4.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis (ICE, Electric)
- 4.2.3. By Location Market Share Analysis (In-house, Outsource)
- 4.2.4. By Application Market Share Analysis (Body Engineering, Chassis Engineering, Powertrain Engineering, Safety Systems, Infotainment Systems, Others)
- 4.2.5. By Region
- 4.2.6. By Company (2024)
4.3. Market Map

5. North America Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 5.2.2. By Propulsion Type
- 5.2.3. By Location
- 5.2.4. By Application
- 5.2.5. By Country
5.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 5.3.1. United States Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook
  - 5.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 5.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 5.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 5.3.1.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    - 5.3.1.2.2. By Propulsion Type
    - 5.3.1.2.3. By Location
    - 5.3.1.2.4. By Application
- 5.3.2. Canada Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook
  - 5.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 5.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 5.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 5.3.2.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    - 5.3.2.2.2. By Propulsion Type
    - 5.3.2.2.3. By Location
    - 5.3.2.2.4. By Application
- 5.3.3. Mexico Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook
  - 5.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 5.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 5.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 5.3.3.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    - 5.3.3.2.2. By Propulsion Type
    - 5.3.3.2.3. By Location
    - 5.3.3.2.4. By Application

6. Europe & CIS Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 6.2.2. By Propulsion Type
- 6.2.3. By Location
- 6.2.4. By Application
- 6.2.5. By Country
6.3. Europe & CIS: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. France Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Propulsion Type
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Location
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By Application
- 6.3.2. Germany Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Propulsion Type
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Location
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By Application
- 6.3.3. Spain Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Propulsion Type
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Location
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By Application
- 6.3.4. Italy Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook
  - 6.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.4.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    - 6.3.4.2.2. By Propulsion Type
    - 6.3.4.2.3. By Location
    - 6.3.4.2.4. By Application
- 6.3.5. United Kingdom Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook
  - 6.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.5.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    - 6.3.5.2.2. By Propulsion Type
    - 6.3.5.2.3. By Location
    - 6.3.5.2.4. By Application

7. Asia-Pacific Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 7.2.2. By Propulsion Type
- 7.2.3. By Location
- 7.2.4. By Application
- 7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. China Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Propulsion Type
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Location
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By Application
- 7.3.2. Japan Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Propulsion Type
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Location
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By Application
- 7.3.3. India Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Propulsion Type
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Location
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By Application
- 7.3.4. Vietnam Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Propulsion Type
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Location
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By Application
- 7.3.5. South Korea Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Propulsion Type
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Location
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By Application
- 7.3.6. Australia Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook
  - 7.3.6.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.6.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.6.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.6.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    - 7.3.6.2.2. By Propulsion Type
    - 7.3.6.2.3. By Location
    - 7.3.6.2.4. By Application
- 7.3.7. Thailand Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook
  - 7.3.7.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.7.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.7.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.7.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    - 7.3.7.2.2. By Propulsion Type
    - 7.3.7.2.3. By Location
    - 7.3.7.2.4. By Application

8. Middle East & Africa Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 8.2.2. By Propulsion Type
- 8.2.3. By Location
- 8.2.4. By Application
- 8.2.5. By Country
8.3. MEA: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. South Africa Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Propulsion Type
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Location
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By Application
- 8.3.2. Saudi Arabia Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Propulsion Type
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Location
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By Application
- 8.3.3. UAE Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Propulsion Type
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Location
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By Application
- 8.3.4. Turkey Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Propulsion Type
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Location
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By Application

9. South America Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Vehicle Type
- 9.2.2. By Propulsion Type
- 9.2.3. By Location
- 9.2.4. By Application
- 9.2.5. By Country
9.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Brazil Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Propulsion Type
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Location
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By Application
- 9.3.2. Argentina Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Propulsion Type
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Location
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By Application
- 9.3.3. Colombia Automotive Engineering Services Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Propulsion Type
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Location
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By Application

10. Market Dynamics

10.1. Drivers
10.2. Challenges

11. Key Market Disruptions

11.1. Conflicts
11.2. Pandemic
11.3. Trade Barriers

12. Market Trends & Developments

13. Policy & Regulatory Landscape

14. Competitive Landscape

14.1. Company Profiles
- 14.1.1. Harman International
  - 14.1.1.1. Business Overview
  - 14.1.1.2. Company Snapshot
  - 14.1.1.3. Products & Services
  - 14.1.1.4. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 14.1.1.5. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 14.1.1.6. Recent Developments
  - 14.1.1.7. Key Management Personnel
- 14.1.2. FEV Group
- 14.1.3. L&T Technology Services Ltd
- 14.1.4. Robert Bosch GmbH
- 14.1.5. Continental AG
- 14.1.6. Bertrandt AG
- 14.1.7. Capgemini Engineering
- 14.1.8. AVL
- 14.1.9. EDAG Engineering GmbH
- 14.1.10. IAV GmbH