Power Liftgate Market Report 2026

Power Liftgate Market Overview

• Power Liftgate market size has reached to $3.42 billion in 2025 • Expected to grow to $5.95 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6% • Growth Driver: Electric Vehicle Adoption Fuels Power Liftgate Market Growth • North America was the largest region in 2025.

What Is Covered Under Power Liftgate Market?

The power liftgate refer to a motorized hatch which opens and closes electronically. Hands-free opening and shutting can be achieved using the digital access system and/or a capacitive kick sensor incorporated into the bumper. The liftgate or trunk can also be opened or closed using the buttons on the lid or the key fob. The main types of systems in power liftgate market are hands-free and conventional. The hands-free liftgate is a smart feature of power liftgates which allows user to open and close the liftgate of the vehicle with a simple kick of the foot. It is used in two types of vehicles namely passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle and made up of materials such as metal and composite. Power liftgate are sold through sales channel such as OEM and aftermarket.

What Is The Power Liftgate Market Growth Forecast?

The power liftgate market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.95 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to shift towards electric and autonomous vehicles, integration of AI-driven sensors and iot, increasing demand for premium and luxury vehicles, innovations in lightweight composites and energy-efficient motors, expansion of smart vehicle connectivity ecosystems. Major trends in the forecast period include enhanced vehicle safety and security, user-friendly smart access features, energy-efficient motorized systems, lightweight and durable materials, integration with vehicle infotainment and control systems.

Global Power Liftgate Market Segmentation

1) By System Type: Hands-Free, Conventional 2) By Type: Passenger Vehicle, Commercial Vehicle 3) By Material: Metal, Composite 4) By Sales Channel: OEM, Aftermarket Subsegments: 1) By Hands-Free: Sensor-Activated Liftgates, Gesture-Activated Liftgates, Proximity Key-Activated Liftgates 2) By Conventional: Button-Operated Liftgates, Remote-Controlled Liftgates

What Is The Driver Of The Power Liftgate Market?

The rise in the adoption of electric vehicles is expected to drive the demand for the power liftgate market. Electric vehicles are automotive vehicles that use one or more electric motors for propulsion. Power liftgates are highly used in electric vehicles. Increasing the use of technology in the automotive industry brings many technological changes to its components and one feature that makes the powered tailgate even more useful is the ability to open the tailgate hands-free. The electric vehicle increasingly needs components that are auto operated such as a power liftgate, in turn, the increasing adoption of electric vehicles will create more demand for power liftgates. For instance, in April 2024, according to International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based energy-analysis organisation, nearly 14 million new electric cars were registered globally in 2023, electric car sales in 2023 were 3.5 million higher than in 2022, a 35 % year-on-year increase, and electric cars made up about 18 % of all cars sold in 2023, up from 14% in 2022, bringing the total number of electric cars on the world’s roads to roughly 40 million. Therefore, the increasing adoption of electric vehicles propels the growth of the power liftgate industry.

What Is The Driver Of The Power Liftgate Market?

The increasing sales of luxury vehicles are expected to propel the growth of the power liftgate market going forward. Luxury vehicles are high-end automobiles known for their superior comfort, advanced features, and premium materials, often designed to provide a luxurious and prestigious driving experience. Power liftgates in luxury vehicles provide convenience and sophistication, allowing hands-free access to the cargo area with a touch or gesture, enhancing the overall user experience. For instance, in January 2024, according to BMW Group, a Germany-based global premium automobile manufacturer, the company delivered 2,555,341 vehicles worldwide in 2023, representing a 6.5 percent increase compared with global deliveries in 2022. Therefore, increasing sales of luxury vehicles are driving the growth of the power liftgate industry.

Key Players In The Global Power Liftgate Market

Major companies operating in the power liftgate market are Robert Bosch GmbH, Denso Corporation, Johnson Electric Holdings Limited, Magna International Inc., ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Valeo SA, Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd., Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd., Continental AG, Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG, Kiekert AG, Visteon Corporation, Hitachi Automotive Systems Ltd., Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG, Toyota Motor Corporation, Ford Motor Company, Volkswagen AG, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., Honda Motor Company, General Motors Company, Tesla Inc., Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Stellantis NV, BMW AG, Mercedes‑Benz Group AG, Mazda Motor Corporation, Subaru Corporation

What Are Latest Mergers And Acquisitions In The Power Liftgate Market?

In November 2024, Continental AG, a German automobile manufacturer, collaborated with Ford Motor Company, marking the beginning of a partnership focused on the comprehensive design, development, and manufacturing of a composite power liftgate module. This module was specifically tailored to meet the unique requirements of Ford's Mustang Mach-E vehicle model. Ford Motor Company is a US-based automobile manufacturer.

Regional Outlook

North America was the largest region in the power liftgate market in 2025. The regions covered in this market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in this market report are Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.

What Defines the Power Liftgate Market?

The power liftgate market consists of sales of tuck-under, cantilever, and rail-lift. 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.

How is Market Value Defined and Measured?

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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