Automotive HVAC Market Report 2026

The automotive hvac market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $58.65 billion in 2025 to $63.08 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in use of conventional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units, growth in passenger car and commercial vehicle production, adoption of manual HVAC controls, increasing demand for cabin comfort, use of basic air filtration systems.

The automotive hvac market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $83.96 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increase in energy-efficient HVAC units, rising adoption of AI-enabled climate solutions, growth in smart ventilation technologies, expansion of predictive maintenance solutions, increase in advanced cabin air filtration systems. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of IoT-based hvac monitoring systems, adoption of AI-enabled climate control solutions, expansion of energy-efficient automotive hvac units, implementation of smart ventilation management, development of advanced cabin air filtration systems.

The increasing demand for electric vehicles is anticipated to drive the growth of the automotive HVAC market in the future. Electric vehicles (EVs) are defined as vehicles that operate on electricity stored in rechargeable batteries, replacing or supplementing traditional internal combustion engines. In electric vehicles, automotive HVAC systems are utilized to ensure comfort and climate control for passengers while also maintaining the optimal operating temperature. For instance, in January 2024, a report from Kelley Blue Book, a US-based company under Cox Automotive, indicated that in 2023, a record 1.2 million car buyers in the United States opted for electric vehicles, making up 7.6% of the total U.S. vehicle market, an increase from 5.9% in 2022. Thus, the rapidly growing demand for electric vehicles is driving the expansion of the automotive HVAC market.

Major companies in the automotive HVAC market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions such as automatic climate control systems to improve energy efficiency and sustainability in vehicles. Automatic climate control is an advanced system that automatically manages cabin temperature, airflow, and humidity levels according to passenger preferences and environmental conditions. For instance, in July 2024, Modine, a US-based manufacturing company, introduced the EVantage Cabin Climate System, a sophisticated climate control solution designed specifically for electric vehicles (EVs) to optimize comfort and energy efficiency. The system employs smart sensors and algorithms to monitor and adjust cabin temperature and airflow in real time, taking into account outside weather, passenger preferences, and vehicle performance. By effectively managing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) functions, the EVantage system reduces energy consumption, extends vehicle range, and ensures a comfortable driving experience. Its innovative features, including pre-conditioning and personalized climate zones, highlight the growing focus on sustainability and user-centered design in modern electric vehicles.

In October 2025, KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration Limited, an India-based manufacturer of heat exchangers, condensers, and evaporator coils, acquired the Bus Air-Conditioning division of Sphere Refrigeration Systems Private Limited (SRSPL) for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration Limited to enhance its position in the automotive HVAC segment by integrating SRSPL’s advanced bus climate control technologies, technical expertise, and skilled workforce into its operations. Sphere Refrigeration Systems Private Limited is an India-based provider of automotive HVAC solutions, specializing in automotive air-conditioning systems.

Major companies operating in the automotive hvac market are Denso Manufacturing Tennessee Inc., Air International Thermal Systems, Valeo Thermal Systems, Hanon Climate Control Corp., Calsonic Kansei North America Inc., Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd., Sanden Holdings Corporation, Sensata Technologies Inc., Marelli Corporation, OMEGA Environmental Technologies, Delphi Automotive LLP., Visteon Corp., Trans/Air Manufacturing Corp., Toyota Industries Corporation, Xiezhong International Holdings Limited., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd, Behr GmbH & Co. KG, Subros Limited, Webasto SE, Red Dot Corporation, Eberspaecher Climate Control Systems GmbH & Co. KG, DelStar Technologies Inc., Nippon Seiki Co. Ltd., Keihin North America Inc., Modine Manufacturing Company, Zhejiang Yinlun Machinery Co. Ltd., Bergstrom Inc., MAHLE Behr GmbH & Co. KG, The Keihin Corporation, Eberspächer Group, Gentherm.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the automotive HVAC market by increasing costs for imported compressors, evaporators, condensers, expansion devices, and HVAC components used in passenger and commercial vehicles. Automotive OEMs in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are most affected due to dependency on imported parts. Nevertheless, tariffs are encouraging local production, regional sourcing of critical components, and development of energy-efficient HVAC solutions, improving supply chain stability and adoption of AI and IoT-enabled HVAC systems.

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Automotive HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems are essential components in vehicles that control temperature, humidity, and air quality, thereby improving passenger comfort. These systems include heating units, air conditioning units, and ventilation systems, all working together to maintain optimal environmental conditions inside the vehicle cabin.

The main components of automotive HVAC include the evaporator, compressor, condenser, receiver or drier, and expansion device. The evaporator facilitates the evaporation of refrigerant, transforming it from a liquid to a gaseous state. The technologies employed in automotive HVAC systems include both manual and automatic modes. Various types of vehicles benefit from automotive HVAC, including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy commercial vehicles.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive HVAC market in 2025. The regions covered in the automotive hvac market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive hvac market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive HVAC market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing automotive HVAC services such as displaying system repair and service, brake service, engine light diagnostics, cooling system service, fluid maintenance, and fluid injection services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The automotive HVAC market also includes sales of automotive HVAC components such as A/C compressors, condensers, radiator fans, accumulators, blower fans, evaporators, and refrigerators. 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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