Automotive Micro Motors Market Size - By Motor, By Power Consumption, By Vehicle, By Application, By Sales Channel, Growth Forecast, 2026-2035

Automotive Micro Motors Market Size

The global automotive micro motors market size was estimated at USD 17.7 billion in 2025. The market is expected to grow from USD 18.3 billion in 2026 to USD 26.4 billion in 2035, at a CAGR of 4.1% according to latest report published by Global Market Insights Inc.

The automotive micro motors market is shaped by several transformative trends that are redefining product specifications, manufacturing processes, and supply chain strategies across the industry. The transition from brushed DC motors to brushless DC (BLDC) motors represents the most significant technological shift in the market.
 

BLDC motors remove the mechanical commutator and carbon brushes found in traditional motors, replacing them with electronic commutation that offers multiple advantages. Furthermore, the price of BLDC motors continues to fall due to the declining cost of semiconductors and increasing volume production of highways, turning points, and multiple advances made by significant number of manufacturers, all of which will further lower production costs of BLDC motors.
 

Several major BLDC motor manufacturers, including NIDEC Corporation, Johnson Electric, and Buhler Motor Company, are expanding the number of production facilities currently in operation specifically for use in manufacturing BLDC motors for use by automotive OEMs, including the addition of a new manufacturing facility in Neemrana, India to support production of automotive micro motors under NIDEC Corporation's Automobile Micro Motor division that was announced by NIDEC in May 2025.
 

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had a sudden, extreme impact on the automotive micro motors market, though this impact was mainly short term. As the country went into lockdown, vehicle production stopped, and global supply chains were disrupted, creating an immediate drop in demand. These conditions led to the closure of many manufacturing plants and severely impacted the availability of semiconductors and other vital parts. In addition, the manufacturing plant closures spread the downturn beyond the initial shock of COVID-19's impact, they continued even after the initial improvement in demand.
 

The Asia Pacific region is currently leading the automotive micro motors market, owing to its large automotive production base and strong government support for electric vehicle production. For example, in 2023, total China sold 14.65 million electric vehicles, accounting for 15.8% of all vehicle sales. This growth highlights the region’s key factors of the automotive micro motor industry.
 

North America is steadily progressing in the automotive micro motors market, due to the availability of federal support for manufacturing through incentives such as direct grants from the Manufacturing Extension Partnership and tax incentives for investments in manufacturing. Furthermore, presence of largest automotive OEM including General Motor, Ford, and Tesla are giving more competitive edge to the region.
 

Automotive Micro Motors Market Trends

Higher demand for improved vehicle dynamics, ride comfort, and load-leveling characteristics is driving the trend toward higher-performance (high-performance) air suspension systems, with the deployment expanding beyond luxury vehicles into other segments. The rise of advanced air suspension systems is leading to a burgeoning market for smaller, more powerful, highly durable, quickly responsive, and efficiency-optimized (i.e., lower energy consumption) next-generation air suspension motors to drive the air compressor required to meet the real-time adjustments required to adjust a vehicle's suspension based on load.
 

In March 2024, NIDEC Corporation (NIDEC) exemplified this trend with their development of a new air suspension motor designed specifically to power the air compressor for air suspension systems. The new air suspension motor from Nidec Motor (Dalian) was custom engineered to provide these benefits based on the compact size, high durability, and superior performance of the air suspension motor to enable rapid delivery of compressed air to the air suspension tank for air suspension systems using the same technology.
 

All areas of automotive applications are currently experiencing a rapid shift from the brushed to the brushless DC (BLDC) motor, driven by the higher demand for increased efficiency, increased power density, increased service life, and improved overall control. BLDC motors are also starting to penetrate newer technologies like air suspension systems, where the high-performance capabilities of the BLDC motors are critical for reliability and efficient energy usage energy conservation.
 

On August 31, 2024, Johnson Electric Holdings Limited provided many automotive manufacturers with a dedicated Air Suspension Pump Brushless Motor. This motor is specifically designed to improve the efficiency and reliability of the vehicle's air suspension system by utilizing BLDC technology. Johnson Electric has targeted the Premium Vehicle Segments that utilize active suspension technology early in the adoption curve and believes that the introduction of these motors will enable effective performance in these vehicles.
 

The automotive industry is poised for a fundamental shift from 12V/24V electrical systems to 48V electrical systems, as the number of high-load auxiliary components used in both Electric and Internal Combustion Vehicles continues to grow. This transition will allow for Advanced Active Suspension Systems, Electric Turbochargers, and High-Power Steering to operate using Energy-intensive systems without having to use a complete high-voltage electrical system.
 

In October 2024, Molex, a leading manufacturer of Micro Motors, published a report titled “Rewiring the Road: Harnessing the Power of 48V”. The report discussed the Increasing Adoption of 48V Vehicle Systems and highlighted Molex's supporting product, the MX150 Mid-Voltage Connector System. This Connector System is designed to support 48V systems and is rated as 60V, thus providing manufacturers with safe and reliable ways to interconnect their 48V components.
 

Automotive Micro Motors Market Analysis

Based on motor, the automotive micro motors market is divided into brushed DC motor, brushless DC motor, and stepper motor. Brushed DC Motors segment dominated the market accounting for 45% in 2025 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2026 to 2035.
 

• Currently, brushed motors dominate the market, due to a variety of applications within cars including power windows, mirror adjustments and basic vehicle seat positioning systems. In addition, they are primarily used in lower cost or mid-range automotive segments. Unfortunately, a brushed motor has several inherent limitations associated with the mechanical commutation system.
   
• The carbon brushes wear out and will limit the operational lifetime of the brushed motor to approximately 1,000-3,000 hours. This wear also generates electrical arcing which creates electromagnetic interference (EMI) which can negatively impact sensitive electronic devices. In addition, the maximum efficiency of a brushed motor is in the 70 – 80% range.
   
• Brushless (BLDC) DC Motors are becoming the fastest growing motor segment within the automotive industry due to their high-performance characteristics that align with the automotive industry's movement toward electrification, increased efficiency, and premium features. The efficiency of a BLDC motor is typically in the 85 – 90% range, which is approximately 30 – 50% higher than brushed DC motors, and the operational lifetime is projected to be between 10,000 and 20,000 hours due to the elimination of brush wear. Consequently, BLDC motors are compact and capable of running at higher power densities as well as having superior torque-to-speed characteristics for precise control applications.
   

Based on power consumption, the automotive micro motors market is categorized into 3V-12V, 12V-24V, 25V-48V, and more than 48V. 12V-24V segment dominated the market with 37% share in 2025, and the segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% between 2026 to 2035.
 

• The 12V-24V motor segment is the largest segment of all types of motor used in automotive applications. The most common application of the 12V-24V motor segment is power windows and seat adjustments, although they are used for other applications such as sunroofs and basic HVAC blowers. The nominal voltage for the 12V-24V motor is typically 12 & 24V.
   
• The significant growth of this segment has been driven primarily by the increasing number of electric vehicles being sold globally; the number of EVs being sold is projected by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to be greater than 50% of total new car sales by 2023.
   
• The fastest-growing power consumption segment of the industry is represented by the 25V to 48V Motors. The systems have now been incorporated into many models produced by major manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, and Toyota. Tesla has adopted a 48 Volt architecture in the Cybertruck. Some applications that utilize the advantages of this power include electric turbo chargers, active suspension systems, and high-capacity heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) compressors and steering for larger passenger vehicles such as trucks.
   

Based on vehicle, the automotive micro motors market is divided into passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Passenger cars dominate the market and were valued at USD 14.2 billion in 2025.

• The largest and fastest-growing segment in the automotive industry is Passenger Cars, driven by the growing number of micro-motors installed per passenger vehicle, rapid acceptance of comfort and convenience features, and the accelerating trend toward electrification of Passenger Vehicles.
   
• The number of micro-motors being installed into modern new cars is on average between 80 and 100 micro-motors per vehicle (depending on the model) to provide multiple functions such as electric power seats, windows, and sunroofs, HVAC systems, mirrors and exterior adjustment, as well as additional advanced systems including active grille shutters, electric parking brakes, and adaptive lighting.
   
• The demand for Electric Vehicles (EV) is particularly high in the Passenger Car segment, with an estimated 14.65 million units, or 15.8%, of total global new energy vehicle (NEV) sales occurring in 2023. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), by 2035, it is estimated that electric vehicles will make up over 50% of global new car sales, resulting in an ongoing demand for high efficiency motors for use in battery thermal management, cooling, and in electric vehicle (EV) auxiliary systems.
   
• The commercial vehicle segment consists of light-commercial vehicles and medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Although passenger cars have included a higher amount of motor content than commercial vehicles over time, Commercial Vehicles have historically placed less emphasis on comfort features and more emphasis on serviceability/durability and cost-effectiveness. The analysis provided by the Mountain Institute shows that mandating of zero-emission vehicles and efficiency standards provided by governments are driving considerable investment by OEMs to develop electric powertrains for these types of vehicles.
   

Based on sales channel, the automotive micro motors market is divided into OEM & aftermarket. OEM is the largest segment in market and was valued at USD 16 billion in 2025.

• Most of the demand for automotive micro motors is from OEM channels (90.4%), which are made up of OEMs that purchase motors directly to manufacture vehicles or through Tier 1 automotive supplier integrators to assemble complete vehicle systems. Many of the major manufacturers of motors such as Buhler Motor, NIDEC, Johnson Electric, and AMETEK. These companies maintain globally placed dedicated automotive divisions to serve the OEMs.
   
• For instance, NIDEC that recently opened a production facility in Neemrana, India, ElectroCraft opened a production facility in Michigan, and YASA invested USD 16 million upgrading their UK production facility. This example shows the robust investment of the OEM in the automotive industry which drives the market growth. Additionally, federal manufacturing assistance in the form of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expansion Grants USD 500 million, and tax credits for 30% investment through the 48C Tax Credit encourage the establishment of domestic OEM supply chains.
   
• The aftermarket segment supplies replacement requests for defective or exhausted parts in vehicles after the warranty period. The aftermarket channel offers OEM genuine replacement parts through dealer networks and aftermarket branded replacement parts through third-party distributors. The critical differentiating factors in the aftermarket channel are the quality and reliability of the offerings, as a failure of an electrical power steering motor or air conditioning system can create safety issues, and affect comfort and functionality.
   

The China dominated Asia-Pacific automotive micro motors market with revenue of USD 4.6 billion in 2025.
 

• Asia Pacific has the largest share of the global aftermarket market and is the fastest growing as the region is home to the world's largest automotive production market. Similarly, government policies looking to pave the way for the electrification of automobiles, and the growing middle class consumer base demanding vehicles are fueling the demand for the market in the region. China is the largest vehicle market in the world and had new energy vehicle (NEV) sales equal to 14.65 million units globally in 2023, representing approximately 15.8% of the entire market.
   
• India is rapidly emerging as a material growth market. This factor propelled by increasing domestic automotive production and growing foreign investment into manufacturing plants in the region. For instance, NIDEC's Neemrana plant and Belrise's Pune plant.
   
• Japan is a leader in automotive technology and has several major manufacturers of electric motors based in the region such as NIDEC Corporation, Mabuchi Motor, and Mitsuba Corporation, among others. The Asia Pacific region has highly integrated and sophisticated automotive supply chains, with low-cost manufacturing capabilities and strong engineering resources.
   

US automotive micro motors market will grow tremendously with CAGR of 2.8% between 2026 and 2035.
 

• The North American automotive market is a major market with large vehicles and their high feature content and an increasing investment in domestic manufacturing. The US has a lot of federal support for both automotive electrification and manufacturing in the US, through the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) loans, $500 million in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expansion Grants, 48C tax credits giving you a 30 percent investment credit, Clean Vehicle Credits of up to $7,500.
   
• In Canada, large vehicles (SUVs and pickups) with high motor content that deliver excessive comfort, and features are prevalent due to the consumer's preference for these types of vehicles. Automatic transmissions, power seats and advanced HVAC features are widely available. Moreover, 48V Systems adoption is on the increase and the Cybertruck produced by Tesla is the first Tesla vehicle with 48V architecture.
   

The Europe automotive micro motors market in Germany will experience robust growth during 2026-2035.

• Europe has the second-largest percentage of premium vehicle production and high consumer adoption of advanced vehicle features, coupled with stringent emissions requirements, that has driven the adoption of many of the highest quality electric motors in the world for their premium vehicles, particularly in Germany, which has a 30.3% share of Europe's market with a CAGR of 2.7%. Major OEMs, such as Volkswagen Group, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi are all located in Germany and are driving the demand for high-performance motor technology.
   
• Several major automotive suppliers such as Bosch, Continental, Schaeffler, and Valeo have extensive Motor Vehicle Development and Production operations based in Europe. Recently, Valeo announced a joint development project with Mahle to develop BLDCs (Brushless Direct Current Motors), and YASA announced an investment of USD 16 million for upgrading its facility in the United Kingdom. Lastly, Schaeffler announced it has merged with Vitesco in an USD 27 billion deal indicating the investment increases in this area and market opportunity.
   

The Brazil automotive micro motors market will experience robust growth of 5.2% between 2026 and 2035.

• Latin America is a developing automotive market with growth potential based upon the increase in automotive production within the region and the growth of the Consumer class within Latin America. Specifically, Brazil is benefiting from major GLOBAL OEMs producing vehicles locally as well as an increasing demand for feature-laden vehicles. Brazil's growth has been aided by the increasing adoption of comfort and convenience features in mid-range vehicles: Power windows, mirrors, and basic seat adjustment are becoming standard items.
   
• Argentina is a very small but strategically significant micro motor market in LATAM. It exhibits high volatility and is directly related to the country's unstable economic situation. The entire Argentine micro-motor market is dependent upon local production and the purchasing power of consumers within Argentina, which is subject to government-imposed import and export regulations.
   

UAE automotive micro motors market will grow tremendously with CAGR of 3.9% between 2026 and 2035.

• Middle East and Africa accounting for the lowest total sales volume among all the regions, there is a high dependency on imports within the automotive market; therefore, it faces unique challenges related to operating in extreme conditions, and thus the need for complex motor designs. In particular, the UAE has an 18.3% share of the regional market and has experienced a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9% over the last five years. This growth has been driven by a growing number of people living with high disposable income along with increased levels of the car segment (specifically), more interest in electric vehicles, and preferences for luxury cars with more features.
   
• Emerging markets for automotive assembly plants are currently a focus of regional growth in South Africa, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and North Africa due to their unique markets and growing potential. With the idea of supporting local demand better through assembly operations, governments within the GCC, as part of their diversification efforts, are going to continue pushing for increased EV adoption, and, therefore, related technologies, in this area over the next decade.
   

Automotive Micro Motors Market Share

The top 7 companies in the market are Buhler Motor, AMETEK, NIDEC Corporation, Johnson Electric, Mabuchi Motor, Mitsuba Corporation, and Maxon Motors. These companies hold around 37% of the market share in 2025.
 

• Buhler Motor is a German company that is well positioned in the automotive sector due to its extensive product line of brushed and brushless Direct Current Motors, stepper motors, and integrated actuator systems. Buhler Motor has developed long-term relationships with several premium automotive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) companies in Europe and has been expanding strategically into Asia and North America.
   
• AMETEK Incorporated dominates the market through its Technical Motors business segment where it produces precision motors for automotive applications that require high reliability and performance. AMETEK has further strengthened its market share by completing the acquisition of Kern Microtechnik in February 2025, which allowed AMETEK to add Sub-Micron Precision Manufacturing capabilities to its Ultra Precision Technologies division.
   
• NIDEC is one of the largest motor manufacturers in the world and has extensive capabilities in both brushed and brushless motor technology. As a result of NIDEC's aggressive global growth strategy, NIDEC has recently opened a new production facility in Neemrana, India, which is designed to supply the growing automotive market in Asia.
   
• Johnson Electric has a strong presence in the automotive sector with products that provide comfort and convenience to its users, including power seats, window, and sunroof motors, as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) motors. In August 2024, Johnson Electric introduced a new Air Suspension Pump Brushless Motor for use in premium vehicles. This new introduction gives Johnson Electric further proof of their commitment to providing innovative technology and products for premium vehicles and to supporting the automotive industry with brushless motor technology.
   
• Mitsuba provides electrical components for motor vehicles, such as power window motors, starter motors, and wiper systems. The firm has developed and maintained good rapport with many Asian OEMs and has multiple manufacturing locations worldwide to support customers worldwide.
   
• Maxon Motors focuses its efforts on producing precision, high-performance motors specifically for custom automotive applications. The brand has announced the introduction of three new products, such as ECX PRIME 16L, ECX FLAT, and IDX 70 motors, which hit the market in November 2024. Additionally, Maxon's expansion of U.S. micro motor manufacturing capabilities announced in late October 2025 emphasizes Maxon's dedication to supplying high-end automotive manufacturers with highly accurate, reliable products.
   

Automotive Micro Motors Market Companies

Major players operating in the automotive micro motors industry include:

• AMETEK
• Buhler Motor
• Johnson Electric
• Mabuchi Motor
• Maxon Motors
• Mitsuba
• NIDEC
   
• Buhler Motor Company has an established and longstanding customer base in the European and North American markets and has branched out globally into these regions as well as the Asian region. Buhler's portfolio contains a range of products, including safety systems, comfort and convenience products, and thermal management equipment.
   
• Johnson Electric produces products used in the automotive industry for convenience and comfort-related items, such as power seats, windows, sunroofs, and HVAC systems. The company's introduction of its Air Suspension Pump Brushless Motor in August 2024 shows Johnson's strong commitment to premium automotive vehicles and adoption of the latest advances in motor technology.
   
• NIDEC Corporation has developed an entire line of products covering both brushed and brushless and steppers (stepper motors) and has been actively seeking to expand mechanization by offering a full range of drivetrain solutions. The company's announcement of the new Air Suspension Pump which was collaborated on by Nidec Motors (Dalian) shows the continued growth of innovation in premium automotive uses.
   
• AMETEK Inc's focus is on reliable and high-performing automotive applications. The acquisition, in February 2025, of Kern Microtechnik by AMETEK will enhance the Ultra Precision Technologies business unit of AMETEK because Kern provides sub-micron precision manufacturing capabilities.
   
• Mabuchi produces automotive applications that are cost-sensitive such as power windows/mirror adjustments and basic seat positioning. The agreement with OKI Group, entered in July 2024, constitutes a step forward in developing small-sized automotive DC motors produced in Japan, and reflects a commitment to remain competitive in a market largely populated with older motor technologies.
   
• Mitsuba designs starter motors/wiper systems/power windows. The company enjoys solid ties to automotive OEMs throughout Asia, particularly to Japanese manufacturers. Also, Mitsuba has invested heavily in establishing manufacturing bases throughout the world to support its global customer base.
   

Automotive Micro Motors Industry News

• In March 2025, Qorvo released a new 3-phase BLDC motor drive for use in automotive applications, such that automotive customers will experience decreases in solution size, design time, and BOM (Bill of Materials) costs for automotive BLDC motor control systems.
• In February 2025, NIDEC Corporation entered into a supply agreement with Noveon for Ecoflux magnets manufactured in America, which is intended to provide North America with more secure supply chain capabilities concerning micro motor components and to alleviate concerns regarding the supply of rare earth elements.
   
• In February 2025, by acquiring Kern Microtechnik, AMETEK Inc. will expand its Ultra Precision Technologies division by acquiring submicron precision manufacturing capability. This acquisition will augment AMETEK's position in high precision automotive motor applications supporting advanced vehicle systems utilizing compact and highly accurate micro motors.
   
• In August 2024, Johnson Electric Holdings Limited announced its new Air Suspension Pump Brushless Motor, which is being positioned to enhance performance and efficiency within Air Suspension Systems. Targeted at the premium automotive market, this Air Suspension motor reflects the growing use of active suspension technology and the important role that Micro Motors play in improving ride quality and vehicle dynamics.
   

The automotive micro motors market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & revenue ($Bn) and volume (Units) from 2022 to 2035, for the following segments:

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Market, By Motor

• Brushed DC Motors
• Brushless DC Motors
• Stepper Motors

Market, By Power Consumption

• 3V-12V
• 12V-24V
• 25V-48V
• More than 48V

Market, By Vehicle

• Passenger Cars
  • SUV
  • Sedan
  • Hatchback
• Commercial Vehicles
  • LCV
  • MCV
  • HCV

Market, By Application

• Power Windows
• Windshield Wipers
• Electric Power Steering (EPS)
• Seat Adjustments
• Mirror Adjustments
• Sunroof Actuators
• HVAC Systems
• Others

Market, By Sales Channel 

• OEM
• Aftermarket

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Belgium
  • Netherlands
  • Sweden
  • Russia
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Singapore
  • South Korea
  • Vietnam
  • Indonesia
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
• MEA
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE