Global Automotive Digital Key Market Prospects and Trends: Market Growing at a CAGR of 15.84% from 2024 to 2029

Global Automotive Digital Key Market Overview

According to Global Market Monitor, the global automotive digital key market size is $3615.09 million in 2024 with a CAGR of 15.84% from 2024 to 2029.

The Automotive Digital Key is One of the Achievements of Key Innovation.

The digital key is one of the innovations in the car key, which helps owners share the safety data of the vehicle via a smartphone app and can use near-field communication (NFC) technology or Bluetooth technology to start and stop the vehicle engine as well as lock and unlock the doors.
Thanks to the development of digital sensors, faster mobile connectivity, and compact and innovative devices in vehicles, the automotive industry is undergoing dramatic changes and moving towards the digitization of vehicles. Manufacturers are developing automotive digital keys that offer more advanced features than traditional keys, such as keyless entry capabilities, connected cars, enhanced driver safety features, and more. In addition, the leaders in the automotive digital key market have been working on the development of smart key chains, key cards, and wearable smart keys using RFID technology. Some original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are committed to increasing the production of vehicles with this advanced feature to meet the growth in customer demand.

Global Automotive Digital Key Market Size

Market News

The Tesla APP now supports the ultra-wideband (UWB) key in the 2024.2.3 version of the APP for iPhones. 

BYD UWB digital keys have been installed in Han EV Qianshancui, Tang DM-p Ares Edition, Denza N7, Yangwang U8, and other models, and will be seen in Sea Lion 07 and Leopard 5 among others in the future.

In March 2024, Lynk & Co 08 EM-P started the beta test of the 1.3.0 version of Flyme Auto and added the UWB key to Meizu mobile phones. In addition, Lynk & Co 08 EM-P is adapting to the UWB function of the iPhone, which will be available in subsequent editions.

Market Segmentation

By type, the market is further segmented into Field Pass, Bluetooth, etc., and Near Field Communication (NFC) holds a major share in the global market. The NFC-based solution enables owners to lock, unlock, start, and stop their vehicles using NFC with the help of a smartphone app, resulting in increased flexibility and a more cost-effective access mechanism. In addition to connectivity, NFC also plays a vital role in innovative car access control systems that support new business models and smartphone-centric solutions, as well as for sharing, rental, and fleet management. Digital key management systems reduce the cost and complexity of handling keys.

By application, divided into passenger cars and commercial vehicles based on application areas, the passenger car segment holds a major share. The acceleration of urbanization, the improvement of living standards, and the increase in disposable income are the main factors behind the strong global demand for passenger cars.

Development of Digital Key Technology

Because the digital key is connected to the vehicle through a smartphone that operates using software technology, this technology reduces fuel consumption and vehicle emissions. At the same time, due to the increasing demand for vehicles with innovative technical functions in the market, the development of the automotive digital key market. Increased demand for comfort, increased penetration in the automotive market, increased demand for cars equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), regulatory agency regulations regarding toxic waste, and increased measures to implement electric vehicles Vehicle demand is an important factor driving the development of the automotive digital key market.

By Type

NFC

BLE

BLE+NF

BLE+NFC+UW

The NFC segment holds the largest market share.

By Application

Passenger Vehicle

Commercial Vehicle

The largest segment by application is the passenger vehicle.

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