Automotive Digital Key Market Outlook:
Automotive Digital Key Market size was over USD 2.64 billion in 2025 and is poised to exceed USD 14.29 billion by 2035, growing at over 18.4% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of automotive digital key is evaluated at USD 3.08 billion.
The automotive digital key market growth is owing to rising preference for keyless vehicle access. Rapid advancements in Near Field Communication (NFC), Ultra-wideband (UWB), Bluetooth, and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), have significantly enhanced the functionality and security of keyless entry systems. This has increased its adoption in recent years. In addition, advancements in the connectivity of vehicles such as cars to the internet, offer enhanced convenience, comfort, and control to the drivers, allowing them to remotely lock and unlock their cars, track their vehicles, and start and stop the engine. For instance, in 2022, the travel and tourism sector made up over USD 7 trillion USD in direct contributions to the global gross domestic product (GDP).
