5G in Automotive and Smart Transportation Market Report 2026

The 5g in automotive and smart transportation market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $3.07 billion in 2025 to $3.86 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to advancement of mobile communication standards, rise of connected vehicles, smart city initiatives, growth in telematics adoption, early autonomous vehicle trials.

The 5g in automotive and smart transportation market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.58 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to acceleration of autonomous mobility, expansion of 5g infrastructure, demand for real-time traffic intelligence, connected logistics growth, smart transportation investments. Major trends in the forecast period include deployment of vehicle-to-everything connectivity, expansion of smart traffic management systems, integration of 5g in autonomous driving, growth of connected fleet solutions, demand for low-latency automotive networks.

The increasing adoption of electric vehicles is expected to propel the growth of the 5G in automotive and smart transportation market going forward. Electric vehicles (EVs) refer to automobiles powered by electric motors using energy stored in rechargeable batteries instead of conventional fossil fuels. The increasing adoption of electric vehicles is driven by rising environmental concerns, as they produce lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional vehicles, helping reduce air pollution and combat climate change. 5G enables electric vehicles to receive real-time updates on charging station availability and optimal routes, helping reduce range anxiety and improve charging efficiency. For instance, in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based autonomous intergovernmental organization, sales of electric cars in 2023 were 3.5 million higher than in 2022, a 35% year-on-year increase. Therefore, the increasing adoption of electric vehicles is driving the growth of the 5G in automotive and smart transportation market.

Major companies operating in the 5G in automotive and smart transportation market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication platforms, to facilitate real-time data exchange, improve road safety, and support autonomous driving solutions. Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication platforms are systems that allow vehicles to wirelessly communicate with other vehicles, infrastructure, pedestrians, and networks, enabling real-time information sharing to enhance safety, traffic efficiency, and autonomous driving performance. For instance, in June 2025, Verizon Communications Inc., a US-based telecommunications company, introduced an edge transportation exchange to enable real-time vehicle data sharing and smart mobility solutions. This innovative 5G automotive and smart transportation system offers ultra-low latency, high data throughput, and massive device connectivity, supporting real-time vehicle communication and improving traffic management accuracy. The edge transportation exchange facilitates real-time vehicle communication, boosting road safety and traffic efficiency through advanced connectivity.

In June 2025, Qualcomm Inc., a US-based technology company, acquired Autotalks, Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Qualcomm Inc. aims to accelerate the development and global deployment of advanced V2X solutions to improve road safety, enhance automated driving, and optimize traffic efficiency. Autotalks Ltd. is an Israel-based semiconductor company that offers 5G in automotive and smart transportation technologies.

Major companies operating in the 5g in automotive and smart transportation market report include Volkswagen AG, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Verizon Communications Inc., Hyundai Motor Company, Deutsche Telekom AG, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., LG Electronics India Limited, Aktiebolaget Volvo, DENSO CORPORATION, Continental AG, Qualcomm Incorporated, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Nokia Corporation, Autotalks Ltd., Commsignia Ltd., Cohda Wireless Pty Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the 5G in automotive and smart transportation market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the 5g in automotive and smart transportation market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the 5g in automotive and smart transportation market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The 5G in automotive and smart transportation market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as autonomous driving support, connected vehicle services, and enhanced safety services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The 5G in the automotive and smart transportation market also includes sales of connected vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and smart traffic management systems. 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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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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