Automotive Micro Motor Market Report 2025

This Automotive Micro Motor market report covers market characteristics, size & growth, segmentation, regional & 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 automotive micro motor market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $2.93 billion in 2024 to $3.04 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to fuel efficiency regulations, consumer demand for enhanced vehicle features, global economic conditions, regulatory standards for vehicle safety.

The automotive micro motor market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.63 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of autonomous vehicles, increasing focus on sustainability and eco-friendly transportation, shift towards shared mobility services, integration of micro motors in emerging automotive markets. Major trends in the forecast period include electrification of vehicles, connectivity and IoT in automotive systems, lightweight materials for improved efficiency, 3d printing in automotive manufacturing, integration of renewable energy sources in vehicle power systems.

The growing demand for luxury vehicles is anticipated to drive the expansion of the automotive micro motor market. Automotive micro motors play a crucial role in enabling advanced features such as electric sunroofs, environmental purification systems, power antennae, and other high-end components to function. As the demand for luxury cars increases, so does the need for micro motors. For example, in April 2023, CarExpert Pty Ltd, an Australian automotive publisher, reported that the Jaguar F-Pace SUV was the brand's top-selling model in Australia, with 48 units sold to date in 2023. Maserati sold 31 Grecale SUVs in the same year, while Volvo's XC40 luxury SUV experienced an 18.7% rise in sales, reaching 1,505 units. Consequently, the rising demand for luxury vehicles is projected to fuel the growth of the automotive micro motor market.

The overall growth trajectory of the automotive industry is poised to significantly influence the automotive micro motor market. This sector, encompassing the design, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of various motor vehicles, heavily relies on micro motors for powering critical functions and components within vehicles. These miniature yet robust motors find application in essential vehicle systems such as power steering, electric windows, seat adjustment mechanisms, climate control systems, and crucial safety features like airbag deployment. Forecasts from CNBC indicate an expected surge in U. S. auto sales to approximately 15 million vehicles in 2023, representing a substantial 9% increase over 2022. This anticipated growth within the automotive industry is anticipated to drive concurrent growth in the automotive micro motor market.

Leading companies in the automotive micro motor market are focusing on developing technologically advanced products, such as magnet-free compact motors, to enhance thermal performance and minimize environmental impact. These motors are designed without permanent magnets, utilizing alternative technologies like electromagnetic or inductive principles to achieve high efficiency in a compact form, often reducing both weight and cost. For example, in September 2023, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, a Germany-based technology company specializing in advanced mobility solutions, introduced a magnet-free compact electric motor. This motor features an inductive current transmission unit integrated into the rotor, enabling a highly compact design. It delivers performance similar to that of permanent magnet synchronous machines, which are widely used in electric vehicles today. The key benefits include the elimination of magnets and rare earth materials, enhancing supply chain security while promoting greater sustainability and efficiency.

Prominent players in the automotive micro motor market are venturing into the electric two-wheeler segment to fortify their position in this niche market. Notably, in December 2022, Stella Moto, an India-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer, introduced the Buzz electric scooter, featuring cutting-edge grade-A lithium iron phosphate battery technology. This innovative scooter model is specifically tailored for the country's diverse climatic conditions. The scooter's lithium iron phosphate battery incorporates an advanced battery pack capable of monitoring the battery's positions and temperatures within the vehicle. This integration is made possible through a micro-processor-based smart battery management system, enhancing the efficiency and performance of the vehicle.

In May 2022, Allied Motion Technologies Inc., a US-based company specializing in designing and manufacturing motion control and power quality products, acquired ThinGap for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Allied’s precision motion capabilities, aligning with its strategy to offer integrated motion solutions for the robotics, semiconductor, and instrumentation markets. ThinGap’s motors, renowned for their high precision and smooth operation, are especially suited to meet the stringent demands of these applications. ThinGap is a US-based manufacturer of automotive micro motors.

Major companies operating in the automotive micro motor market include Asea Brown Boveri Ltd., Buhler Motor Gmbh, Constar Micro Motor Co. Ltd., Johnson Electric, Nidec Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH, Denso Corporation, Mabuchi Motors Co. Ltd., Asmo Co. Ltd., Brose Ltd., Mahle GmbH, Panasonic Corporation, Shihlin Electric and Engineering Corporation, IFB Automotive Private Ltd., Maxon Motor GmbH, Mitsuba Corporation, Valeo Group, Continental AG, Siemens AG, BorgWarner Inc., AMETEK Inc., Hitachi Automotive Systems Ltd., Toshiba Corporation, Delphi Technologies, Magna International Inc., Prestolite Electric Inc., Ford Electric Company, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., Micromo Electronics Inc.

Automotive micro motors are characterized by their compact, lightweight design and ease of operation, featuring low power consumption and minimal electromagnetic interference. These attributes make them well-suited for applications in small and intricate spaces with limited power budgets, particularly in modern electrical and electronic systems within the automotive industry. The primary function of automotive micro motors is to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.

There are two main types of automotive micro motors such as AC micro motors and DC micro motors. AC micro motors operate by converting electrical energy into mechanical energy using alternating current. These motors are known for their efficiency, durability, quiet operation, and flexibility, making them suitable for various power generation needs. The power consumption types of automotive micro motors include 48V, 25V-48V, 12V-24V, and less than 11V. Additionally, automotive micro motors employ technologies such as brushed and brushless, catering to applications in both passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles.

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Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive micro motor market in 2024. The regions covered in the automotive micro motor market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the automotive micro motor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

The automotive micro motors market consists of sales of geared motors and coreless motors. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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