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Global Self-Driving Cars and Trucks Market to Reach US$4.7 Billion by 2030

The global market for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks estimated at US$481.1 Million in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$4.7 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 46.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Transportation, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 49.5% CAGR and reach US$3.6 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Defense segment is estimated at 38.4% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$126.5 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 43.6% CAGR

The Self-Driving Cars and Trucks market in the U.S. is estimated at US$126.5 Million in the year 2024. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$683.6 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 43.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 42.4% and 39.5% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 31.2% CAGR.

Global Self-Driving Cars and Trucks Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Why Are Self-Driving Vehicles Transforming The Future Of Transportation?

The self-driving vehicle market is undergoing rapid expansion, fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), sensor technology, and connectivity solutions. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are set to revolutionize mobility by improving road safety, reducing congestion, and optimizing fuel efficiency. Companies such as Tesla, Waymo, and major automakers are investing heavily in self-driving technology, aiming to bring fully autonomous cars and trucks to commercial markets. The rise of logistics automation and the growing demand for last-mile delivery solutions are accelerating the adoption of self-driving trucks, as they promise lower operational costs and enhanced supply chain efficiency. Meanwhile, ride-sharing services are exploring autonomous fleets to reduce labor costs and offer 24/7 transportation solutions. As self-driving technology continues to mature, its impact on personal mobility, logistics, and urban planning is expected to be transformative.

What Cutting-Edge Technologies Are Powering Autonomous Vehicles?

Advancements in AI, machine learning, and real-time data analytics are enabling autonomous vehicles to interpret complex driving environments with greater accuracy. LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors, combined with radar and high-resolution cameras, provide self-driving vehicles with 360-degree perception, improving their ability to detect obstacles and pedestrians. Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication is enhancing connectivity between AVs and road infrastructure, allowing real-time traffic management and accident prevention. Autonomous truck fleets are being equipped with platooning technology, which enables vehicles to travel in close proximity, reducing aerodynamic drag and improving fuel efficiency. Additionally, regulatory frameworks are evolving to support AV deployment, paving the way for mass adoption in commercial transportation.

Which Industries Are Leading The Adoption Of Self-Driving Vehicles?

The logistics and freight industry is one of the largest adopters of self-driving trucks, using automation to reduce transportation costs and driver shortages. E-commerce giants and delivery service providers are investing in autonomous last-mile delivery solutions, including self-driving vans and robotic couriers. The agriculture sector is incorporating self-driving tractors and harvesters to improve efficiency and precision in farming operations. Public transportation networks in smart cities are integrating autonomous shuttle services, enhancing urban mobility while reducing traffic congestion. Additionally, autonomous ride-hailing services are gaining traction, with major companies developing driverless taxi fleets to cater to the evolving transportation landscape.

What Factors Are Fueling The Growth Of The Self-Driving Vehicles Market?

The self-driving vehicle market is expanding due to increasing investments in AI-powered transportation, rising demand for efficient logistics solutions, and regulatory advancements supporting autonomous mobility. The shortage of professional truck drivers and the push for sustainable transportation solutions are accelerating the adoption of self-driving trucks. Governments worldwide are investing in smart road infrastructure, facilitating AV integration and deployment. Additionally, the growth of electric and hybrid autonomous vehicles is shaping the future of eco-friendly mobility. As safety improvements, public acceptance, and technology advancements continue, the self-driving vehicle market is expected to experience exponential growth.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Self-Driving Cars and Trucks market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:

Application (Transportation, Defense)

Geographic Regions/Countries:

World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific; Rest of World.

Select Competitors (Total 44 Featured) -

• Argo AI
• Aurora Innovation
• AutoX
• Baidu (Apollo)
• Baidu Apollo
• Cruise (General Motors)
• Einride
• Embark Trucks
• Kodiak Robotics
• Mobileye (Intel)
• Motional
• Navya
• Nuro
• Plus.ai
• Pony.ai
• Tesla, Inc.
• TuSimple
• Waymo
• WeRide
• Zoox (Amazon)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. METHODOLOGY

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• 1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • Tariff Impact on Global Supply Chain Patterns
  • Self-Driving Cars and Trucks - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2025 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2025 (E)
• 2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
• 3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Increasing Demand for Autonomous Driving Solutions in Urban and Rural Environments Drives Growth in Self-Driving Cars and Trucks
  • Surge in Interest from Automotive Manufacturers and Tech Companies Expands Market Opportunity for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks
  • Technological Advancements in AI, Machine Learning, and Computer Vision Propel Growth in Autonomous Vehicle Capabilities
  • Rising Consumer Demand for Convenience, Safety, and Efficiency Accelerates Adoption of Self-Driving Cars and Trucks
  • The Shift Toward Electric and Sustainable Vehicles Strengthens the Business Case for Autonomous Electric Vehicles
  • Expansion of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) Models and Shared Transportation Drives Demand for Autonomous Cars and Trucks
  • Regulatory Developments in Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Deployment Create Both Challenges and Opportunities in the Market
  • Increasing Focus on Reducing Traffic Accidents and Enhancing Road Safety Drives Adoption of Autonomous Driving Technologies
  • The Growth of Last-Mile Delivery and E-Commerce Expands Addressable Market for Autonomous Trucks in Logistics
  • Rising Investment in Infrastructure for Autonomous Vehicles, Such as Dedicated Lanes and Smart Roads, Propels Market Expansion
  • Heightened Focus on Environmental Sustainability and Carbon Footprint Reduction Strengthens Demand for Autonomous Electric Trucks
• 4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • TABLE 1: World Self-Driving Cars and Trucks Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2030
  • TABLE 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 3: World 6-Year Perspective for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Transportation by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 5: World 6-Year Perspective for Transportation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Defense by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 7: World 6-Year Perspective for Defense by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030

III. MARKET ANALYSIS

• UNITED STATES
  • Self-Driving Cars and Trucks Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 8: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Transportation and Defense - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 9: USA 6-Year Perspective for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Transportation and Defense for the Years 2025 & 2030
• CANADA
  • TABLE 10: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Transportation and Defense - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 11: Canada 6-Year Perspective for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Transportation and Defense for the Years 2025 & 2030
• JAPAN
  • Self-Driving Cars and Trucks Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 12: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Transportation and Defense - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 13: Japan 6-Year Perspective for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Transportation and Defense for the Years 2025 & 2030
• CHINA
  • Self-Driving Cars and Trucks Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 14: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Transportation and Defense - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 15: China 6-Year Perspective for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Transportation and Defense for the Years 2025 & 2030
• EUROPE
  • Self-Driving Cars and Trucks Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 16: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 17: Europe 6-Year Perspective for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 18: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Transportation and Defense - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 19: Europe 6-Year Perspective for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Transportation and Defense for the Years 2025 & 2030
• FRANCE
  • Self-Driving Cars and Trucks Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 20: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Transportation and Defense - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 21: France 6-Year Perspective for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Transportation and Defense for the Years 2025 & 2030
• GERMANY
  • Self-Driving Cars and Trucks Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 22: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Transportation and Defense - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 23: Germany 6-Year Perspective for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Transportation and Defense for the Years 2025 & 2030
• ITALY
  • TABLE 24: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Transportation and Defense - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 25: Italy 6-Year Perspective for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Transportation and Defense for the Years 2025 & 2030
• UNITED KINGDOM
  • Self-Driving Cars and Trucks Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 26: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Transportation and Defense - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 27: UK 6-Year Perspective for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Transportation and Defense for the Years 2025 & 2030
• REST OF EUROPE
  • TABLE 28: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Transportation and Defense - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 29: Rest of Europe 6-Year Perspective for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Transportation and Defense for the Years 2025 & 2030
• ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Self-Driving Cars and Trucks Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 30: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Transportation and Defense - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 31: Asia-Pacific 6-Year Perspective for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Transportation and Defense for the Years 2025 & 2030
• REST OF WORLD
  • TABLE 32: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Transportation and Defense - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 33: Rest of World 6-Year Perspective for Self-Driving Cars and Trucks by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Transportation and Defense for the Years 2025 & 2030

IV. COMPETITION