Automotive Test Equipment Market Report 2025

This Automotive Test Equipment 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 test equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $14.87 billion in 2024 to $15.7 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to safety and regulatory compliance, consumer safety concerns, increasing complexity of vehicles, globalization of automotive manufacturing.

The automotive test equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $20.81 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric and autonomous vehicles, environmental testing for electric vehicles, software and firmware testing, cybersecurity testing, shift to shared mobility, end-of-line testing. Major trends in the forecast period include connectivity and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), industry 4 and smart manufacturing, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, artificial intelligence (AI) integration, simulation and virtual testing.

The rising adoption of autonomous vehicles is anticipated to drive growth in the automotive test equipment market. The increased availability of affordable autonomous vehicles, along with growing consumer preference for highly secure vehicles equipped with autonomous features to alleviate driving burdens, has led to a global surge in the adoption of such vehicles. Manufacturers of autonomous vehicles depend on automotive test equipment to ensure their vehicles meet international regulations and safety standards, resulting in heightened demand for this equipment. For instance, a report published in December 2022 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a US-based non-profit organization, projected that there would be 3.5 million autonomous vehicles on American roads by 2025. Furthermore, by 2030, the number of autonomous vehicles is expected to reach 4.5 million. Consequently, the increasing demand for semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicles is expected to propel the growth of the automotive test equipment market throughout the forecast period.

The rising demand for passenger vehicles is anticipated to drive growth in the automotive test equipment market moving forward. Passenger vehicles encompass all types of motorized vehicles utilized for private or public transport to carry multiple passengers. The manufacturing of passenger vehicles requires a significant amount of automotive test equipment to ensure that vehicle performance complies with international regulations and safety standards, thus creating a demand for this equipment. For example, in August 2024, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, a Belgium-based organization, reported that, seven months into 2024, new car registrations increased by 3.9%, surpassing 6.5 million units. The largest markets in the bloc showed positive but modest growth, with Spain (+5.6%), Italy (+5.2%), Germany (+4.3%), and France (+2.2%) all reporting increases. Therefore, the growing demand for passenger vehicles is propelling the growth of the automotive test equipment market.

Leading companies in the automotive test equipment market are concentrating on developing technologically advanced products, such as ADAS test equipment, to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of modern vehicles. ADAS test equipment consists of specialized tools and systems designed to assess and validate the performance, accuracy, and safety of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in vehicles, ensuring their proper functionality under diverse conditions. For example, in March 2023, AB Dynamics, a UK-based provider of automotive test and verification solutions, introduced the ADAS/AV test equipment. The LaunchPad Spin is engineered to replicate complex urban test scenarios by simulating dynamic movements and accommodating various vulnerable road user (VRU) targets, with a maximum speed of 30 km/h (20 mph). It incorporates torque vectoring-driven wheels and a precision-steered front wheel that can continuously rotate 360 degrees without an end stop. This unique combination endows the platform with what is claimed to be market-leading maneuverability, accurately simulating sudden changes in direction that give drivers or AEB systems minimal reaction time.

Major players within the automotive test equipment arena are intensively focusing on technological advancements, particularly in creating highly maneuverable target platforms, to facilitate the comprehensive testing of cutting-edge technologies such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Vehicle (AV) technology. ADAS encompasses innovations aimed at bolstering driving safety by employing human-machine interfaces to improve reaction times to potential hazards while driving. A notable development occurred in March 2023 when AB Dynamics, a UK-based company specializing in advanced testing and development solutions for the automotive industry, unveiled the LaunchPad Spin - an exceptionally maneuverable target platform designed explicitly for the extensive testing of ADAS and AV technology. The LaunchPad Spin is equipped to transport a variety of vulnerable road user (VRU) targets and boasts a top speed of 30 km/h (kilometers per hour) or 20 mph (miles per hour). This platform was meticulously crafted to replicate challenging urban test conditions, facilitating comprehensive assessments of these advanced automotive technologies.

In a different strategic move in November 2022, Lear Corporation, a prominent US-based manufacturer specializing in automotive seating and electrical systems, completed the acquisition of InTouch Automation, the details of which remained undisclosed. Lear's objective with this acquisition is to augment innovation, quality, and safety within manufacturing processes through enhanced flexibility and automation. The acquisition aligns with Lear's Industry 4. 0 strategy, centered on leveraging technology to automate testing and validation procedures for components and finished seats. InTouch Automation, established in 2006, is a US-based automation company renowned for supplying sophisticated automated testing equipment and technologies, showcasing a complementarity with Lear's product portfolio and strategic objectives.

Major companies operating in the automotive test equipment market include Robert Bosch GmbH, Vector Informatik GmbH, Asea Brown Boveri Ltd., Siemens AG, Actia SA, Continental AG, Horiba Ltd., Softing AG, Teradyne Inc., MTS Systems Corporation, Denso Corporation, Technischer Überwachungsverein SÜD, PTM Electronics Inc., MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang GmbH & Co. KG, DSA Daten- und Systemtechnik GmbH, Millbrook Proving Ground Ltd., Sierra Instruments Inc., Snap-on Incorporated, AVL List GmbH, Delphi Technologies, SGS SA, Honeywell International Inc., SAKOR Technologies Inc., National Instruments Corporation, Cosworth Ltd., Danaher Corporation, MK Test Systems Ltd., Sun Electric Corporation, Cincinnati Test Systems Inc., Dewesoft d. o. o.

Automotive test equipment plays a crucial role in subjecting vehicle systems and components to a series of real-world and virtual assessments to ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability. Its primary purpose is to diagnose potential problems, identify faults during the development phase, and verify that the vehicle's performance meets manufacturer requirements, as well as global safety regulations.

The main product types of automotive test equipment include chassis dynamometers, engine dynamometers, vehicle emission test systems, and wheel alignment testers. Chassis dynamometers are software-enabled hardware devices designed to simulate real-time road conditions and test parameters such as power performance, NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness), environmental resistance, and more. The end users of this equipment include original equipment manufacturer (OEM) assembly plants, OEM R&D and technical centers, and authorized service centers. These testing tools find applications across various vehicle types, including passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

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Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive test equipment market in 2024 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive test equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

The automotive test equipment market consists of sales of oscilloscopes, signal generators, signal analyzers, power meters, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers. 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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