Automotive hypervisors refer to software platforms designed for the automotive industry to enable the virtualization of hardware resources within vehicles. They allow for the simultaneous operation of multiple operating systems and applications with varying levels of criticality, such as infotainment systems, driver assistance systems, and vehicle control systems. Automotive hypervisors ensure isolation and security between systems, enabling complex automotive systems' efficient and secure operation.
Automotive Hypervisor Global Market Report 2024 provides data on the global automotive hypervisor market such as market size, growth forecasts, segments and geographies, competitive landscape including leading competitors’ revenues, profiles and market shares. The automotive hypervisor market report identifies opportunities and strategies based on market trends and leading competitors’ approaches.
The automotive hypervisor market has experienced significant growth in recent years, increasing from $0.18 billion in 2023 to $0.24 billion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.2%. This expansion has been driven by the rising demand for connected car services, the proliferation of autonomous and connected vehicles, the growing role of edge computing in automotive applications, the need for seamless integration with third-party applications, and the push for efficient resource utilization in vehicles. Looking ahead, the market is projected to expand further, reaching $0.75 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 32.5%. Key growth drivers include the increasing focus on vehicle electrification, the demand for over-the-air software updates, heightened emphasis on in-cabin comfort and convenience features, the rising complexity of automotive software systems, and greater use of in-vehicle networking protocols. Emerging trends in the sector include a shift toward centralized vehicle computing architectures, the growth of automotive software-defined systems, the expansion of mobility-as-a-service models, strategic collaborations with competitors, and the integration of blockchain for enhanced data security.
The rise of autonomous and connected vehicles is expected to drive the growth of the automotive hypervisor market. Autonomous and connected vehicles are equipped with technologies that allow varying levels of self-driving capabilities and the ability to connect to external networks, devices, and infrastructure. The demand for such vehicles is growing because they offer potential improvements in road safety, mobility options, and overall efficiency in transportation systems. Automotive hypervisors play a key role in enabling these vehicles to integrate multiple operating systems, manage hardware resources, maintain safety and security, and ensure real-time performance. For instance, in December 2022, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety projected that the number of autonomous vehicles on American roads would reach 3.5 million by 2025 and 4.5 million by 2030. Hence, the increasing demand for autonomous and connected vehicles is driving the growth of the automotive hypervisor market.
Get Your Free Sample of the Global Automotive Hypervisor Market Report The automotive hypervisor market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Native (Bare-Metal) Hypervisors, Hosted Hypervisors
2) By Level Of Autonomous Driving: Autonomous, Semi-Autonomous
3) By Sales Channel: Aftermarket, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
4) By End User: Economy Vehicle, Mid-Priced Vehicle, Luxury Vehicle
In the automotive hypervisor market, major companies are developing advanced products like QNX Hypervisor 2.0 to maintain a competitive edge. This real-time Type 1 hypervisor offers virtualization technology across multiple industries, including automotive. For example, in May 2023, BlackBerry Ltd., a US-based technology company, launched the QNX Hypervisor 2.0, which enables secure separation and isolation of multiple operating systems on a single compute platform like a system-on-chip (SoC).
North America was the largest region in the automotive hypervisor market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive hypervisor market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.