Remote Car Starter Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The remote car starter market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.94 billion in 2024 to $2.06 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to consumer convenience, climate control, security concerns, aftermarket installations.

The remote car starter market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.56 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration with oem systems, smartphone connectivity, energy efficiency, customization options, safety features. Major trends in the forecast period include development of extended range technologies, integration with vehicle climate control systems, adoption of voice-activated controls, enhancement of security features, integration of mobile app connectivity.

The growing demand for luxury and premium vehicles is anticipated to drive the expansion of the remote car starter market. Luxury and premium vehicles, known for their higher quality, advanced features, superior performance, and elevated levels of comfort, often incorporate remote car starters to offer owners added convenience. These systems enable users to remotely start the engine and precondition the cabin, ensuring a comfortable and inviting driving experience. For example, in January 2023, Rolls Royce, a UK-based luxury vehicle manufacturer, reported an increase in sales from 5,586 in 2021 to 6,021 in 2022. Additionally, the share of luxury vehicles in overall sales reached 18.2% in November 2022, up from 17.8% in October, according to Cox Automotive, a US-based automobile company. Hence, the rising demand for luxury and premium vehicles is a key driver for the remote car starter market.

The increasing adoption of smartphones is expected to further boost the remote car starter market. Smartphones, blending sophisticated computational power with mobile phone features, enhance remote car starters by enabling control through voice commands. This integration adds a layer of convenience and facilitates hands-free operation. As of February 2023, the UK witnessed a surge in mobile connections to 71.8 million, marking a 3.8% increase (around 2.6 million) compared to 2021, according to Uswitch Limited, a UK-based financial conduct authority. The projection indicates that around 95% of the expected UK population of 68.3 million by 2025 (approximately 65 million individuals) will own smartphones. Consequently, the growing adoption of smartphones is a significant factor propelling the remote car starter market's growth.

Leading companies in the market are focusing on technological advancements and innovation in remote car starters to boost revenues. Remote driving technology allows operators to control vehicles remotely using LTE and 5G networks, enabling real-time video streaming from onboard cameras for enhanced remote operation. For example, in April 2024, Halo.Car, a US-based remote driving technology company, introduced its Halo Beta program, allowing electric vehicle (EV) rental companies to integrate remote driving and car starter technology. This program offers fleet operators the first chance to utilize Halo’s innovative technology, enabling vehicles to be remotely operated via cellular networks. Initial participants, such as EV Access and Joulez, aim to improve customer experiences with seamless vehicle delivery services powered by remote vehicle operation and starting capabilities.

The increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to drive the growth of the remote car starter market in the future. Electric vehicles are powered fully or partially by electricity and use rechargeable batteries instead of traditional internal combustion engines. The growing demand for EVs is driven by factors such as growing environmental concerns, decreasing costs, and improved performance, making them more appealing to consumers. Remote car starters enable EV owners to precondition their vehicles, adjusting the temperature before entering, which enhances comfort and convenience, especially in extreme weather. For instance, in January 2024, a report from Kelley Blue Book, a US-based Cox Automotive company, revealed that in 2023, a record 1.2 million car buyers in the United States chose electric vehicles, representing 7.6% of the total U.S. vehicle market, up from 5.9% in 2022. As a result, the rising popularity of electric vehicles is contributing to the growth of the remote car starter market.

Major companies operating in the remote car starter market report are Mitsubishi Corporation, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Denso Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Faurecia SE and HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA, Ericsson International Services B.V., Tyco International PLC, BorgWarner Inc., Alps Electric, Microchip Technology Inc., Tokai Rika Co. Ltd., Digitec Galaxus AG, Voxx International Corp., VOXX DEI LLC., Spectra Premium, Metra Electronics Corporation, MyCar, Clarion, Start-X, Firstech LLC, Fortin Electronic Systems, Climax, ProStart, Valet Pro Limited, Omega Web Link, iDatastart, WarmCarNow.

North America was the largest region in the remote car starter market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the remote car starter market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the remote car starter market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The remote car starter market consists of sales of remote starter systems such as key fobs, control modules, wirings, and accessories. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

A remote car starter is a device that enables the initiation of a vehicle's engine from a distance, typically using a remote control or a smartphone app. This functionality allows the driver to pre-heat or pre-cool the vehicle before entering, creating a more comfortable interior environment. Particularly beneficial in areas with extreme weather conditions, a remote car starter allows the driver to adjust the temperature inside the vehicle before getting in.

The primary types of remote car starters include one-way remote starters, two-way remote starters, and one-button remote starters. A one-way remote starter allows users to start their vehicle's engine remotely using a remote control or key fob. Technologies involved in these systems include radiofrequency (RF) and smartphone app-based systems. These remote car starters are applicable to various types of vehicles, including passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and heavy commercial vehicles. They are sold through various sales channels such as the original equipment market (OEM) and the aftermarket, catering to end-users such as individual consumers, fleet owners, and commercial vehicle operators.

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