Automotive Operating Systems Market Analysis

Vehicle Type (Passenger Vehicle, Commercial Vehicle)

The passenger vehicle segment is estimated to account for 55% share of the global automotive operating systems market in the coming years owing to the increasing sales of modern passenger cars across the globe as a result of rising per capita income and a sizable youth population, which will lead to increased demand for advanced infotainment systems. These systems are dependent on automotive operating systems which support these advanced functionalities.

For instance, in 2021, more than 56 million passenger cars were sold around the globe of those over 3 million passenger cars were sold in the US, moreover, and close to 2 million were sold in Germany.

ECU Function (Powertrain, Body Comfort & Control, Infotainment, Communication, Safety & ADS)

Automotive operating systems market from the infotainment segment is set to garner a notable share shortly owing to rising demand for display units and GPS features in cars. A variety of features are offered by an in-car infotainment system that combines entertainment and information and connects the vehicle to the cloud. The three most popular operating systems for automotive infotainment systems are Android, Linux, and Windows which provide the software infrastructure and allow several components to work together.

Linux has supported various GPS hardware for years and Linux-based operating systems are commonly used for display units. In addition, Android and QNX are widely used operating systems that are utilized for display units and offer navigation features. For instance, 93% of individuals rely on GPS, and over a fifth of them use it daily in the United States.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments: