Automotive LiDAR Global Market Report 2024

The automotive lidar market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $0.61 billion in 2023 to $0.82 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.2%. During the historical period, the growth in automotive LiDAR can be attributed to several factors, including the emphasis on safety measures and advancements in autonomous driving technologies, compliance with regulatory and safety standards within the automotive industry, the increase in electric and connected vehicle adoption, competitive market dynamics and industry investments, efforts aimed at cost reduction and scalability of LiDAR systems, as well as developments in mapping technology and infrastructure enhancing LiDAR applications in automotive settings.

The automotive lidar market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.53 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.5%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period is expected to stem from ongoing developments in autonomous vehicle technologies, heightened market competition and increased investments in the automotive sector, growing consumer awareness and demand for advanced technologies, the continued expansion of electric and connected vehicles, infrastructure advancements, and the progression towards smart cities. Major trends projected in this period encompass advancements in solid-state LiDAR technology, integration of LiDAR systems in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles, the fusion of multiple sensors for enhanced capabilities, efforts towards mass production and cost reduction of LiDAR systems, and the continual enhancement of perception capabilities in automotive LiDAR applications.

The robust demand for semi-autonomous and fully autonomous vehicles is playing a significant role in propelling the growth of the automotive LiDAR market. Autonomous vehicles, equipped with environmental sensing capabilities and the ability to operate without human intervention, rely on LiDAR sensors to create comprehensive 3D maps for 360-degree vision. These maps provide accurate data crucial for self-navigation and object detection, essential elements in the functioning of self-driving cars. As indicated by a report from Gerber Injury Law in June 2021, the self-driving vehicle industry is anticipated to witness an annual growth rate of 16%, projecting a trillion-dollar valuation by 2025. This increasing demand for autonomous driving technology is a key driver fueling the growth of the automotive LiDAR market.

The growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to contribute significantly to the expansion of the automotive LiDAR market. Electric vehicles, powered either partially or entirely by electricity, benefit from LiDAR technology in enhancing energy efficiency. LiDAR provides precise environmental data that aids in optimizing driving routes, managing energy consumption, and overall efficiency improvement. According to CleanTechnica in the first half of 2023, over 670,000 EVs were sold, with over 80% being fully-electric battery electric vehicles (BEVs). This increasing adoption of electric vehicles plays a pivotal role in driving the growth of the automotive LiDAR market.

Technological advancements emerge as a key trend in the automotive LiDAR market, with major companies focusing on integrating innovative technologies to enhance LiDAR system functionality, particularly in autonomous vehicles. In November 2022, RoboSense, a China-based intelligent LiDAR technology company, introduced the RS-LiDAR-E1, a flash solid-state LiDAR based on independently created chips and a new technological platform. This LiDAR system utilizes area array transceiver technology with application-specific designed chips, eliminating moving components. The RS-LiDAR-E1 is designed for factory installation and mass manufacturing, working to close the perception gap for smart driving and enhance the capability of automated and autonomous cars to perceive their surroundings in all scenarios.

Major players in the automotive LiDAR market are actively concentrating on innovative product solutions, particularly the development of 360º LiDAR technology, to offer reliable services to customers. Also known as full-surround LiDAR, this remote sensing technology utilizes lasers to measure distances and generate a 3D map of the surrounding environment. As an illustration of this trend, Innoviz Technologies, an Israel-based leader in LiDAR technology, introduced Innoviz360 in January 2022. Innoviz360 represents a new HD (high definition) LiDAR category, delivering 10 times the performance at a significantly lower cost compared to traditional 360º LiDARs. It supports multiple scanning software configurations with up to 1280 scanning lines, making it a cost-effective and durable solution. Innoviz360's features and capabilities cater to a diverse range of industries, including autonomous vehicles, trucks, shuttles, heavy machinery, smart cities, logistics, construction, and maritime applications.

In October 2022, Velodyne Lidar Inc., a US-based LiDAR technology company, acquired Bluecity Holdings Limited. Although the financial details remain undisclosed, this acquisition positions Velodyne Lidar Inc. to deliver industry-leading AI-powered autonomous vision solutions to its customers. Bluecity Holdings Limited, a US-based startup, specializes in AI LiDAR-based solutions software, addressing challenges in safety, transportation, and infrastructure.

Major companies operating in the automotive lidar market report are Continental AG, Ibeo Automotive Systems GmbH, Innoviz Technologies Ltd., LeddarTech Inc., Luminar Technologies Inc., Ouster Inc., Robert Bosch GmbH, Velodyne Lidar Inc., Denso Corporation, Leica Geosystems AG, Faro Technologies Inc., Mira Solutions Inc., Argo AI LLC, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Quanergy Systems Inc., AEye Inc., Blackmore Sensors and Analytics Inc., Cepton Technologies Inc., Hesai Technology Co. Ltd., Suteng Innovation Technology Co. Ltd., Blickfeld GmbH, Innovusion Inc., Aeva Technologies Inc., Baraja Pty Ltd, XenomatiX NV, Benewake Co. Ltd., Phantom Intelligence Inc., CeoTronics AG, HoloMatic Technologies Co. Ltd., G&A Gipfel Auto Co. Ltd., LeiShen Intelligent Systems Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive LiDAR market share in 2023. The regions covered in the automotive lidar market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive lidar market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Primary types of automotive LiDAR products include aerial, mobile, terrestrial or static, and short-range systems. Aerial LiDAR involves an airborne mapping system utilizing laser returns from the Earth's surface, reflected by an overhead GPS-monitored aircraft equipped with onboard positioning and Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensors. Its key components comprise lasers, GPS/GNSS receivers, cameras, inertial navigation systems, and Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS). Various technologies are employed, including solid-state LiDAR and mechanical or scanning LiDAR, tailored for different vehicle types such as internal combustion engine (IC) vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). These LiDAR systems find applications in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles.

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