The automotive radar market is projected to grow from $5.36 billion in 2025 to $22.83 billion by 2032. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.0%, according to a MarketsandMarkets report. ADAS and autonomous driving features fuel this rapid growth. Key radar applications include adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection, cross-traffic alerts and emergency braking.
New uses like in-cabin monitoring, radar-based gesture control and occupant detection also support demand. Innovations such as 4D imaging radar, digital beamforming and CMOS-based chips enhance performance, range and detection precision.
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) lead radar integration due to rising ADAS demand. Radar technology powers safety and autonomy features now standard in many BEVs. Notable examples include:
BEVs gain momentum from consumer demand for zero-emission vehicles, favorable policies and radar advances tailored for electric drivetrains.
The heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) segment will grow at the fastest CAGR within the automotive radar market. Safety regulations and rising ADAS implementation drive this trend. OEMs now use 77 GHz long-range radars to enable:
Manufacturers like Daimler Truck, Volvo and PACCAR deploy advanced radar systems to enhance fleet safety and autonomous capabilities.
North America will experience the fastest radar market growth through 2032. ADAS adoption and federal safety mandates fuel demand. Companies like Aptiv, NXP Semiconductors and Texas Instruments push innovation in radar-on-chip and high-resolution sensors.
GM and Ford integrate advanced radar in vehicles, while Texas Instruments’ AWRL6844 offers in-cabin sensing with reduced costs. Tesla takes a hybrid approach—using cameras for external sensing and radar internally for occupant monitoring and safety.
This shift shows how radar supports not just autonomy, but also user comfort and vehicle intelligence.