Automotive X-by-Wire Systems Market Report 2026

The automotive x-by-wire systems market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $23.08 billion in 2025 to $26.16 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to emergence of electronic control units, early adoption of electronic throttle control, demand for improved vehicle safety, evolution of drive-by-wire concepts, growth of vehicle electronics.

The automotive x-by-wire systems market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $42.71 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise of autonomous vehicles, electrification of powertrains, software-defined vehicles, demand for lightweight vehicle architectures, advancement in automotive semiconductors. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of steer-by-wire technologies, expansion of brake-by-wire systems, integration with autonomous driving platforms, shift toward electronic vehicle architectures, demand for redundancy and functional safety.

The increasing demand for electric vehicles is anticipated to propel the growth of the automotive X-by-wire systems market going forward. Electric vehicles are automobiles powered entirely or primarily by electricity stored in rechargeable batteries, rather than relying on conventional internal combustion engines. Electric vehicles are rising due to growing environmental concerns, as they produce zero tailpipe emissions, helping reduce air pollution and combat climate change. Automotive X-by-wire systems are beneficial for electric vehicles as they reduce mechanical complexity, allowing for lighter, more efficient designs that enhance energy efficiency and support advanced driving features. For instance, in May 2025, according to the report published by the US Energy Information Administration, a US-based government organisation, electric vehicles accounted for 23% of total luxury sales in the first quarter of 2025. Electric vehicles had accounted for more than one-third of luxury sales in 2023 and 2024 before Ward's reclassified the Tesla Model 3 as non-luxury in late 2024. Therefore, the increasing demand for electric vehicles will boost the growth of the automotive X-by-wire systems market.

Major companies in the automotive X-by-wire system market are developing advanced braking technology such as electro-mechanical brake systems, to enhance vehicle safety and improve braking efficiency. An electro-mechanical brake system replaces traditional hydraulic components with electric actuators and mechanical linkages, using electronic controls for precise braking that reduces weight and improves overall efficiency. For instance, in November 2023, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, a Germany-based technology company supplying advanced mobility products, launched the 'dry' brake-by-wire system. It assures safety by duplicating all connections and systems for data transmission, processing, and motor power supply. It provides up to 9 meters shorter stopping distances during 100 km/h automatic emergency braking and up to 17% additional range for electric vehicles owing to improved brake energy recuperation. The dry brake-by-wire system also minimizes particle emissions from brake abrasion by limiting residual drag torques and removing the need to change brake fluids, lowering maintenance requirements.

In December 2023, Robert Bosch GmbH, a Germany-based manufacturer of automotive X-by-wire systems, partnered with Arnold NextG for the production of steer-by-wire systems. With this collaboration, aim to accelerate the development and large-scale production of safe, reliable steer-by-wire systems to enable advanced vehicle automation and flexible design. Together, they aim to expedite the development of systems that can be produced at a commercial scale. Arnold NextG is a Germany-based drive-by-wire technology company.

Major companies operating in the automotive x-by-wire systems market report include Robert Bosch GmbH, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Continental AG, Denso Corporation, Aptiv PLC, Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd., Hitachi Astemo Ltd., Mando Corporation, Valeo SA, Nexteer Automotive, JTEKT Corporation, Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors N.V., Texas Instruments Incorporated, Renesas Electronics Corporation, HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA, Magneti Marelli S.p.A., Veoneer Inc., Schaeffler AG, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, BeijingWest Industries Co. Ltd., CTS Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Alps Alpine Co., Ltd., Sensata Technologies Holding plc.

North America was the largest region in the automotive X-by-wire systems market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive x-by-wire systems market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive x-by-wire systems market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive X-by-wire systems market consists of sales of wireless diagnostic tools, thermal management systems, simulation and testing equipment. 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.

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