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Global Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market
- April 5, 2022
- ID: SR/AU-49
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Global Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market By Application (ADAS & Safety System, Body Control & Comfort System, Infotainment & Communication System, and Powertrain System), By ECU Capacity (16-bit ECU, 32-bit ECU, and 64-bit ECU) By Propulsion Type (BEVs, Hybrid Vehicles, and ICE Vehicles), By Level of Autonomous Driving (Autonomous Vehicles, Conventional Vehicles, and Semi-Autonomous Vehicles) By Vehicle Type (Light-Duty Vehicles, Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Construction & Mining Equipment, and Agricultural Tractors) and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and The Middle East & Africa)-Global Forecast to 2028
Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market Overview
The global Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) market was valued at USD 28,155.74 million in 2021 and is projected to hit around USD 42,649.93 million by 2028, expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7% from 2022 to 2028. The demand for automotive electronic control units is fueled by rising demand for hybrid and luxury vehicles, increased deployment of infotainment systems, and a rising interest in ADAS and automated safety systems (ECUs). Furthermore, the increasing number of capabilities to manage various electronic components in the car, such as dashboard instruments, engine, telematics, and powertrain, has resulted in a large increase in the average number of ECUs utilized per vehicle, which is expected to enhance the EUC market globally over the forecasted period.
Moreover, to improve road safety, governments and regulatory organizations are regulating the installation of several safety technologies in vehicles, including adaptive cruise control, adaptive front illumination, and anti-lock braking systems, among others. The AUTOSAR Alliance was recently founded to standardize layer design and development between ECU hardware and application software. In addition, the European New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) was started in April 2016 to lower the risk of accidents by requiring the incorporation of lane-departure warning and anti-lock braking systems in vehicles during the manufacturing process. This is expected to make hardware and software integration more scalable and versatile.
What is Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market?
A small device in the body of a vehicle called an electronic control unit (ECU) controls a specific function. An embedded system based on an automotive-grade microprocessor is known as an ECU. An ECU may operate a car’s electrical systems and sub-systems using automotive software and communication protocols. V2V and V2X technologies allow more advanced ECUs to connect with the cloud and other vehicles and infrastructures.
Growth Drivers
Rising Adoption of Integrated ECUs
Vehicles have been equipped with highly spread control units in recent years. Each ECU has its own set of functional needs, and the car’s electronic equipment has made the hardware components (such as cables, computing platforms, and sensors) more complicated. For instance, most automobiles have more than 125 control units, which takes up a lot of room in the vehicle. From a single device, the integrated ECU may fulfill the functions of many control units. In addition, control units in several sectors work together by common functional requirements in integration. In-vehicle experience, support for augmented reality (A.R.), rear-seat entertainment, head-up display, and dashboard are just a few instances.
Furthermore, ECUs are extremely complicated, requiring high-speed graphics, mobile communications, and data streaming. When these functionalities are combined, they will eliminate broadband network interference, the necessity for a graphics processing unit (GPU), and the need for a CPU and camera. As a result, growth in the automotive ECU market will be fueled by the increasing usage of integrated control units in passenger vehicles over the forecast period.
Restraints
Technical Failures and Expensive Repairs
The engine’s fuel setting and timing may be invalidated if the electronic control unit fails, reducing vehicle performance. This could result in occasional vehicle problems, such as a fire or a stall. If the ECU fails, it may reduce fuel efficiency, acceleration, and power. The control units are quite complicated, and most interconnected controls impact one another. As a result, if the control unit fails or is tampered with, the vehicle may operate. To a significant extent, there is no auxiliary backup to compensate for human error because the car with ECU control function has no additional cost burden. As a result, a malfunctioning control unit could result in fatal consequences, such as deploying airbags when they aren’t needed, repairing cars, and so on. Consumers are burdened with additional costs due to control unit failures, which may stifle the expansion of the automotive electronic control unit market. This is projected to alter throughout the forecast period by 2028 progressively.
Pre Covid-19 Impact on Global Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market
Before the pandemic, Consumer awareness of the need to reduce fuel usage has resulted in a significant increase in demand for hybrid and battery electric vehicles. Hybrid electric vehicles use several power sources to lower fuel consumption while still providing a pleasant, smooth, and silent driving experience for the user.
Covid-19 Impact on Global Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market
The COVID-1 9 pandemic impacted negatively on the worldwide automotive sector almost immediately. Coronavirus has caused disruptions in mass manufacturing across Europe, the shutdown of assembly factories in the United States, and the suspension of Chinese parts shipments. This has placed a significant burden on enterprises that have responded to the drop in global demand, resulting in more merger and acquisition activity. Furthermore, due to the trade and tariff conflict between China and the United States, electronic supply to the industry has been severely hampered. Moreover, because most important global players rely on Chinese suppliers for electronic system/component raw materials have experienced delays in shipments. However, the automotive ECU market can recover its growth since electric vehicle sales are increasing in several nations due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Post Covid-19 Impact on Global Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market
The use of smartphones connected to the vehicle and providing the driver with real-time information about the vehicle’s performance has been a popular trend. These modern ECU systems, which can readily interact with smartphones, can increase the expansion of ECU systems. Furthermore, demand for ECUs is likely to rise in the coming years due to an increasing focus on manufacturing autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles with advanced driver aid systems and predictive vehicle technologies, which is expected to boost the market post-covid-19.
By Application
The market is categorized into ADAS & Safety System, Body Control & Comfort System, Infotainment & Communication System, and Powertrain System. The ADAS & Safety System segment is expected to hold a dominant share of the global Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) market over the forecast period. ABS, LDW, AEB systems, blind-spot detection, Tire Pressure Monitoring systems (TPMS), and Electronic Stability Control are the control and monitoring features (ESC). It also contains a vision system that requires many sensors to collect data from the environment for real-time monitoring and feedback. As a result, as the demand for these sensors and safety features grows, the demand for ECUs.
By ECU Capacity
The market is classified as 16-bit ECU, 32-bit ECU, and 64-bit ECU based on the industry. The BFSI segment is estimated to have a significant share of the global Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) market over the forecasted period by 2028. Due to rising demand for advanced electronics like infotainment and navigation units, ADAS, windshield HUDs, and so on, the 32-bit ECU sector held the greatest market share in 2018. 32-bit ECUs’ excellent performance has increased their use in automotive power tools, transmission control units, and engine control systems. The 64-bit ECU category, on the other hand, is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR throughout the forecast period, owing to the rising need for better operating system performance.
By Region Segment Analysis
The market is bifurcated into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and The Middle East & Africa. Asia-Pacific dominates the automotive electronic control unit market over the forecasted period by 2028 due to an increase in demand for in-vehicle infotainment and communication applications in passenger vehicles, an increase in disposable income, and automobile manufacturing in this region. Because of the presence of China and Japan in the Asia-Pacific area, electrification has seen a high penetration rate, as China is the largest market for electric vehicles, and most of the manufacturers pushing in electric vehicle technology are from Japan.
Competitors Analysis
The Companies Advics Co. Ltd., Aptiv PLC, Calsonic Kansei Corporation, Continental AG, Denso Corporation, Hyundai Mobis, Johnson Controls Inc., Lear Corporation, Mitsubishi ElectricCorporation, NXP Semiconductors N.V., and Other Prominent Players in the Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market.
Key Stakeholders
- Market research and consulting firms
- Industry Associations
- Local Governments
- Regulatory bodies
- Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market providers
- Service Providers
Recent Developments
- In December 2019, DENSO Corporation said it had acquired a controlling interest in PiNTeam Holding GmbH, a German firm known for its in-vehicle embedded software technology, predominantly used in Europe. DENSO will speed the development of basic software that regulates in-vehicle electronic control units with this equity interest (ECUs).
- In February 2019, Mitsubishi developed the world’s smallest power unit for a two-motor hybrid electric vehicle (two inverters and one converter) with a world-leading 150 kVA/l power density, weighing just 2.7 liters in capacity. In addition, the motor has a top-of-the-line output-power density of 23 kW/l.
Scope of the Report
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Market size value in 2021 | USD 28,155.74 million |
| The revenue forecast in 2028 | USD 42,649.93 million |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 7% from 2022 to 2028. |
| Historical data | 2017 – 2020 |
| Forecast period | 2022 – 2028 |
| Region covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa |
| Key companies Profiled | The Companies Advics Co. Ltd., Aptiv PLC, Calsonic Kansei Corporation, Continental AG, Denso Corporation, Hyundai Mobis, Johnson Controls Inc., Lear Corporation, Mitsubishi ElectricCorporation, NXP Semiconductors N.V., and Other Prominent Players in the Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market. |
Market Modelling
By Application
- ADAS & Safety System
- Body Control & Comfort System
- Infotainment & Communication System
- Powertrain System
By ECU Capacity
- 16-bit ECU
- 32-bit ECU
- 64-bit ECU
By Propulsion Type
- BEVs
- Hybrid Vehicles
- ICE Vehicles
By Level of Autonomous Driving
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Conventional Vehicles
- Semi-Autonomous Vehicles
By Vehicle Type
- Light-Duty Vehicles
- Heavy Commercial Vehicles
- Construction & Mining Equipment
- Agricultural Tractors
By Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- South America
- The Middle East & Africa
Report Content
- Research Strategic Development
- Market Modelling
- Product Analysis
- Market Trend and Economic Factors Analysis
- Market Segmental Analysis
- Geographical Mapping
- Country Wise Segregation
- Research Methodology
- Identification of Target Market
- Data Acquisition
- Refining of Data/ Data Transformations
- Data Validation through Primary Techniques
- Exploratory Data Analysis
- Graphical Techniques/Analysis
- Quantitative Techniques/Analysis
- Visual Result/Presentation
- Executive Summary
- Market Insights
- Economic Factor Analysis
- Drivers
- Trends
- Opportunities
- Challenges
- Technological Landscape
- Competitors & Product Analysis
- Regulatory Framework
- Company market share analysis, 2021
- Porter’s Five forces analysis
- New Investment Analysis
- PESTEL Analysis
- Covid-19 Impact
- Economic Impact
- Economic Factor Analysis
- Global Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market Overview
- Market Size & Forecast,2017-2028
- Demand
- By Value (USD Billion)
- Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2028
- By Application
- ADAS & Safety System
- Body Control & Comfort System
- Infotainment & Communication System
- Powertrain System
- By ECU Capacity
- 16-bit ECU
- 32-bit ECU
- 64-bit ECU
- By Propulsion Type
- BEVs
- Hybrid Vehicles
- ICE Vehicles
- By Level of Autonomous Driving
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Conventional Vehicles
- Semi-Autonomous Vehicles
- By Vehicle Type
- Light-Duty Vehicles
- Heavy Commercial Vehicles
- Construction & Mining Equipment
- Agricultural Tractors
- By Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Latin America
- The Middle East & Africa
- By Application
- Demand
- Market Size & Forecast,2017-2028
- North America Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market Overview
- North America Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market Size & Forecast,2017-2028
- Demand
- By Value (USD Billion)
- North America Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2028
- By Application
- ADAS & Safety System
- Body Control & Comfort System
- Infotainment & Communication System
- Powertrain System
- By ECU Capacity
- 16-bit ECU
- 32-bit ECU
- 64-bit ECU
- By Propulsion Type
- BEVs
- Hybrid Vehicles
- ICE Vehicles
- By Level of Autonomous Driving
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Conventional Vehicles
- Semi-Autonomous Vehicles
- By Vehicle Type
- Light-Duty Vehicles
- Heavy Commercial Vehicles
- Construction & Mining Equipment
- Agricultural Tractors
- By Country
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- By Application
- Demand
- North America Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market Size & Forecast,2017-2028
- Europe Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market Overview
- Europe Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market Size & Forecast,2017-2028
- Demand
- By Value (USD Billion)
- Europe Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2028
- By Application
- ADAS & Safety System
- Body Control & Comfort System
- Infotainment & Communication System
- Powertrain System
- By ECU Capacity
- 16-bit ECU
- 32-bit ECU
- 64-bit ECU
- By Propulsion Type
- BEVs
- Hybrid Vehicles
- ICE Vehicles
- By Level of Autonomous Driving
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Conventional Vehicles
- Semi-Autonomous Vehicles
- By Vehicle Type
- Light-Duty Vehicles
- Heavy Commercial Vehicles
- Construction & Mining Equipment
- Agricultural Tractors
- By Country
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- By Application
- Demand
- Europe Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market Size & Forecast,2017-2028
- Asia-Pacific Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market Overview
- Asia-Pacific Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market Size & Forecast,2017-2028
- Demand
- By Value (USD Billion)
- Asia-Pacific Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2028
- By Application
- ADAS & Safety System
- Body Control & Comfort System
- Infotainment & Communication System
- Powertrain System
- By ECU Capacity
- 16-bit ECU
- 32-bit ECU
- 64-bit ECU
- By Propulsion Type
- BEVs
- Hybrid Vehicles
- ICE Vehicles
- By Level of Autonomous Driving
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Conventional Vehicles
- Semi-Autonomous Vehicles
- By Vehicle Type
- Light-Duty Vehicles
- Heavy Commercial Vehicles
- Construction & Mining Equipment
- Agricultural Tractors
- By Country
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- By Application
- Demand
- Asia-Pacific Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market Size & Forecast,2017-2028
- Latin America Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market Overview
- Latin America Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market Size & Forecast,2017-2028
- Demand
- By Value (USD Billion)
- Latin America Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2028
- By Application
- ADAS & Safety System
- Body Control & Comfort System
- Infotainment & Communication System
- Powertrain System
- By ECU Capacity
- 16-bit ECU
- 32-bit ECU
- 64-bit ECU
- By Propulsion Type
- BEVs
- Hybrid Vehicles
- ICE Vehicles
- By Level of Autonomous Driving
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Conventional Vehicles
- Semi-Autonomous Vehicles
- By Vehicle Type
- Light-Duty Vehicles
- Heavy Commercial Vehicles
- Construction & Mining Equipment
- Agricultural Tractors
- By Country
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America
- By Application
- Demand
- Latin America Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market Size & Forecast,2017-2028
- The Middle East & Africa Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market Overview
- The Middle East & Africa Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market Size & Forecast,2017-2028
- Demand
- By Value (USD Billion)
- The Middle East & Africa Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2028
- By Application
- ADAS & Safety System
- Body Control & Comfort System
- Infotainment & Communication System
- Powertrain System
- By ECU Capacity
- 16-bit ECU
- 32-bit ECU
- 64-bit ECU
- By Propulsion Type
- BEVs
- Hybrid Vehicles
- ICE Vehicles
- By Level of Autonomous Driving
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Conventional Vehicles
- Semi-Autonomous Vehicles
- By Vehicle Type
- Light-Duty Vehicles
- Heavy Commercial Vehicles
- Construction & Mining Equipment
- Agricultural Tractors
- By Country
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Latin Africa
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
- By Application
- Demand
- The Middle East & Africa Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market Size & Forecast,2017-2028
- Competitor Analysis
- Company Description
- Financial Analysis
- Key Products
- Key Management Personnel
- Contact Address
- SWOT Analysis
- Company Profile
- Advics Co. Ltd.
- Aptiv PLC
- Calsonic Kansei Corporation
- Continental AG
- Denso Corporation
- Hyundai Mobis
- Johnson Controls Inc.
- Lear Corporation
- Mitsubishi ElectricCorporation
- NXP Semiconductors N.V.
- Other Prominent Players
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
A small device in the body of a vehicle called an electronic control unit (ECU) controls a specific function. An embedded system based on an automotive-grade microprocessor is known as an ECU.
The global Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market was valued at USD 28,155.74 million in 2021 and is projected to hit around USD 42,649.93 million by 2028, expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) 7% from 2022 to 2028.
The demand for automotive electronic control units is fueled by rising demand for hybrid and luxury vehicles, increased deployment of infotainment systems, and a rising interest in ADAS and automated safety systems (ECUs).
Asia Pacific is expected to have the largest share in the global Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market.
The Companies Advics Co. Ltd., Aptiv PLC, Calsonic Kansei Corporation, Continental AG, Denso Corporation, Hyundai Mobis, Johnson Controls Inc., Lear Corporation, Mitsubishi ElectricCorporation, NXP Semiconductors N.V., and Other Prominent Players in the Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Market.
