Window Lift Motors Market Report 2025

The window lift motors market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $3.01 billion in 2024 to $3.15 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rising adoption of power windows in compact cars, expanding penetration of basic electric features in entry-level vehicles, increasing demand for factory-installed accessories, growth in automotive component manufacturing, and greater use of mechanically assisted window regulators.

The window lift motors market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.73 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing demand for electric vehicles, heightened focus on vehicle safety and convenience, greater integration of smart window technologies, expansion of autonomous and connected vehicle platforms, and a growing consumer preference for luxury and premium automotive features. Key trends during the forecast period include improvements in motor efficiency and noise reduction, innovations in smart window control systems, advancements in brushless motor technology, research and development for compact motor designs, and the integration of window motors with vehicle automation systems.

The growing adoption of electric vehicles is expected to drive the expansion of the window lift motors market going forward. Electric vehicles are automobiles powered wholly or partially by electricity, typically utilizing rechargeable batteries instead of internal combustion engines. This rise in electric vehicle adoption is driven by consumers’ demand for advanced, energy-efficient technologies that improve driving comfort, reduce mechanical complexity, and enable seamless integration of smart automotive systems. Window lift motors support electric vehicles by providing efficient window control with low power consumption while integrating effectively with smart features such as automatic climate control and connected cabin technologies. For example, in April 2024, the International Energy Agency, a France-based intergovernmental organization, reported that 3.5 million more electric cars were sold in 2023 compared to 2022, marking a 35% year-over-year increase. Thus, the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is propelling the growth of the window lift motors market.

Government support for electric and smart vehicles is expected to drive the growth of the window lift motors market moving forward. Such support includes policies, incentives, and regulations designed to encourage the development, adoption, and infrastructure of environmentally friendly and technologically advanced transportation solutions. This growing government backing stems from the need to reduce carbon emissions and promote cleaner, more sustainable transportation options. As a result, production of electric and smart vehicles - often equipped with advanced comfort and safety features such as power windows - increases, boosting demand for window lift motors. For example, in April 2023, the Climate Action European Commission, a Belgium-based political and administrative body, announced that to meet its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, the European Union will enforce stricter emission standards on new passenger cars and vans starting in 2030, with a 100% emission reduction requirement by 2035, thereby driving demand for EVs and smart vehicles. Consequently, government support for electric and smart vehicles is propelling the window lift motors market.

Urbanization and rising vehicle ownership are expected to drive the growth of the window lift motors market going forward. These trends refer to the expansion of urban populations alongside an increasing number of individuals owning personal vehicles for daily transportation and convenience. The growth in urbanization and vehicle ownership is fueled by the demand for convenient, independent, and faster mobility solutions in cities. As more people buy vehicles in urban areas, automakers are increasingly including power window systems as standard features, boosting the demand for window lift motors. For example, in March 2025, Canada’s national statistical agency reported that zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) registrations increased by 43.6% in 2024 compared to 2023, and by 119.2% in 2022. Thus, urbanization and increasing vehicle ownership are propelling the window lift motors market.

Major players in the window lift motors market are Denso Corporation, Continental AG, Valeo S.A., Nidec Corporation, Johnson Electric Holdings Limited, Mitsuba Corporation, HI-LEX Corporation, Zhejiang LEVI Electromechanical Technology Co. Ltd., Standard Motor Products Inc., Mabuchi Motor Co. Ltd., IFB Industries Ltd., Aditya Auto Products & Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Zhenrong Motor Co. Ltd., Kostal Automobil Elektrik GmbH & Co. KG, Johnan Manufacturing Inc., Han Yale Industrial Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Lingyue Auto Parts Co. Ltd., Chongqing Chezhizhou Auto Industry Co. Ltd., Shanghai SPB Industry Co. Ltd., and Hengte Motor Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the window lift motors market in 2024. The regions covered in window lift motors report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the window lift motors market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

The swift increase in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the machinery sector by increasing costs for steel, hydraulic systems, and precision bearings critical components often imported from tariff-affected regions. Manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery now face squeezed margins, as many long-term contracts prevent immediate price adjustments. The uncertainty has also delayed investment in automation and smart machinery technologies, slowing productivity gains. To adapt, firms are accelerating local supplier development, redesigning products to use alternative materials, and leveraging predictive maintenance to extend equipment lifespans amid higher replacement costs.

Window lift motors are electric motors that drive the mechanism responsible for raising and lowering car windows, typically integrated within the vehicle’s window regulator system. These motors improve passenger comfort, enhance safety by enabling rapid window operation, and are a common feature in most modern vehicles, supporting both manual switch activation and automatic control functions such as anti-pinch and express-up/down capabilities.

The primary types of window lift motors include arm type, single-rail cable, and double-rail cable. Arm type refers to the specific design or configuration of the arm component in machinery or equipment, which determines its range of motion and functionality. The various types of vehicles that use window lift motors are passenger cars and commercial vehicles, for both front and rear windows. These motors are sold through channels such as original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and aftermarket, and are utilized by end users including do it for me (DIFM) and do it yourself (DIY).

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The window lift motors market consists of sales of manual to electric conversion motors, integrated smart motors, brushed motors, direct drive motors, and remote drive 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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