Metaverse for Automotive Market size is assessed at USD 3.3 billion in 2024 and is poised to exceed USD 121.8 billion by the end of 2037, witnessing over 32% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In 2025, the industry size of metaverse for automotive is estimated at USD 4.3 billion.
The metaverse for automotive market is forecast to expand owing to the ability of the metaverse to provide an immersive experience for consumers and car manufacturers alike. Virtual showrooms allow potential buyers to take a three-dimensional tour of models of vehicles, allowing personalization and enhanced engagement. This digital shift is driven especially, by rising consumer demand for personalized and interactive experiences, together with the continuous development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies. For example, in January 2023, Metadome.ai signed a contract with MG Motor to introduce MGVerse-a realistic web-based metaverse with a 3D car configurator and virtual test drive capabilities. This development underlines the increasing magnitude of metaverse platforms in creating an immersive customer experience.
The metaverse for automotive industry is further supported by government initiatives, either through digitalization or AI-driven innovations. Most governments have continued to provide policies that encourage augmented and virtual reality in industries for the benefit of automotive manufacturing. Governments of the U.S. and Europe are granting grants and tax credits to speed up digital transformation, creating a favorable environment for automakers to experiment with technologies related to the metaverse. These efforts are likely to accelerate the pace of metaverse application adoptions, especially in electric vehicle production and virtual customer service.
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USD 3.3 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 121.8 billion |
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Component (Hardware, Software, Services)
Software segment is expected to capture over 37.5% metaverse for automotive market share by 2037, driven by higher demand for advanced software platforms that support virtual car showrooms, immersive customer experiences, and real-time data analytics for manufacturers. Secondly, the increasing demand for AR and VR applications inside the vehicle promotes software innovations. In September 2021, Roblox Corporation collaborated with Hyundai Motor Company to introduce "Hyundai Mobility Adventure" on its platform. It offers a metaverse platform that showcases advanced products and future mobility solutions of the company. Such developments are highly probable to make automakers heavily invest in software capability for further enhancement in driving and operational efficiency.
Technology (Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, Blockchain & NFTs)
By 2037, virtual reality (VR) segment is set to capture over 44% metaverse for automotive market share. VR represents newer levels of immersion where customers can experience virtual tours and test drives of vehicles from inside the comforts of their homes. The use of VR by automotive companies has been increasingly seen to improve customer experience. For example, in June 2022, Audi and Holoride partnered on VR-based in-car entertainment that would be synched with the movements of the car. That is a major leap in VR technology for the automotive sector. This initiative represents one of the most important advances in VR technology in the automotive industry, which shows the ability of VR to change the customer experience and also automotive marketing and training applications.
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Asia Pacific Market Analysis
Asia Pacific metaverse for automotive market is set to capture revenue share of over 41.7% by 2037. The rapid digital transformation in countries such as China and India, combined with the increasing interest of consumers in electric vehicles and immersive virtual experiences, are acting as the main driving forces for the leadership of this region. The thriving automotive industry is highly focused on the integration of metaverse technologies into the sector, with government-backed initiatives for digital innovation.
The majority of automotive manufacturers in China have already begun providing rapid adoptions with AR and VR technologies to achieve improvements both at the levels of manufacturing and customer engagement. For instance, Raythink launched the next generation AR-HUD in June 2023, which had immersive 3D effects. Similarly, well-known Chinese players like NIO and BYD are already using metaverse platforms to provide interactive virtual test drives and car configurators.
India is also witnessing notable strides in the metaverse for automotive sector. In January 2023, Maruti Suzuki introduced ARENAVerse – which offers a way for users to experience their vehicles virtually and has shown the increasing importance of the metaverse in India automotive market. The emphasis of India on improving the digital infrastructure and adopting new technologies such as AR and VR provides an apt ecosystem for automotive companies to evaluate metaverse opportunities. All these technologies are also summed up and driven by the initiative of the government known as "Digital India," thereby driving growth in the industry.
North America Market Analysis
By the end of 2037, North America metaverse for automotive market is poised to capture around 25.1% revenue share. This is due to strong technological infrastructure and rapid adoption of AR and VR technologies in automotive manufacturing and customer experiences. Robust investments in digitalization and metaverse technologies by leading automotive players, further propel growth in the region. Furthermore, the thrust on sustainable automotive practices by the government is likely to create more opportunities for applications of the metaverse in the production of electric vehicles.
The U.S. automotive manufacturers are leading in the metaverse revolution. For example, in March 2022, Acura opened a virtual showroom in Decentraland where one could virtually walk around its Integra model. Such trends are driving most U.S. automotive companies to increasingly shift their customer experiences to a virtual level, hence making the country the driver of metaverse adoption in the automotive industry.
Furthermore, Canada automotive companies are increasingly considering the application of the Metaverse to improve customer interactions and better production processes. In July 2023, the Government of Canada announced a new initiative to support the development of AI and metaverse manufacturing industries-including automotive-through tax incentives and grants. Such initiatives are expected to further accelerate the integration of Metaverse technologies within the automotive industry in Canada.
Competition in the metaverse for automotive market is fragmented and is dominated by few established players. Some of the key players include Microsoft, Metadome.ai, BMW, MG Motor, and NVIDIA, each with the facility of advanced technologies such as AR, VR, and digital twins, in enhancing both customer experience and manufacturing efficiency. These companies are forming various partnerships and launching advanced metaverse projects in the automotive industry.
For example, Capgemini strengthened its strategic partnership with Unity Technologies in February 2024 and inked an agreement to acquire Unity's Digital Twin Professional Services division, hence enabling the former to further reinforce its position in the automotive metaverse market based on industrial AI and digital twins while gaining entry among key players in the field.
Here are some leading players in the metaverse for automotive market:
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