The automotive wind tunnel market size is projected to reach US$ 1904.53 million by 2031 from US$ 722.57 billion in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 12.9% in 2022–2031. An automotive wind tunnel is a controlled environment designed for simulating natural wind conditions to evaluate the aerodynamic performance of vehicles. Increasing automotive sales and production across the globe is driving the market growth during the forecast period. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, commercial vehicle sales around the globe reached 27.45 million units in 2023, increased by 11.7% compared to 2022. Commercial vehicle testing utilizes automotive wind tunnels in order to test the aerodynamics of the vehicles.
The automotive wind tunnel market is driven by increased automotive production with the surge in new vehicle sales around the globe. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, automotive sales reached 92.72 million units in 2023, increased by 10.6% compared to 2022. Such growth in automotive sales is primarily owing to the increasing disposable income of the people have created massive demand for the automotive wind tunnel market during the forecast period.
Further, the increasing launching of new vehicles by the leading OEMs across the globe has created massive demand for the automotive wind tunnel market growth during the forecast period.
An Automotive Wind Tunnel A wind tunnel typically comprises a test section where a model or vehicle can be mounted and viewed while air is either blown or, more usually, sucked over it by a fan or a number of fans. Some of the key elements that separate us from almost all other wind tunnels in the world are the use of our rolling road and integrated model motion system (automated pitch, roll, yaw, heave, and front-wheel steer), which allows for more realistic testing. Continually striving for the perfect testing tool, ARC is committed to evolving its wind tunnel technology to parallel the improvements in technology. A tunnel can test up to 50% scale models replicating full-scale racing, production, commercial, and military vehicles to a very high level of detail. A wind tunnel is one of the key components that helps set the wind tunnel apart from almost all commercially available wind tunnels in the world. At the start of the road section is a suction box to ensure correct boundary layer flow along the entire road.
Increasing the launching of new vehicles by OEMs across the globe is the major driving factor for the automotive wind tunnel market growth during the forecast period. For instance, in December 2023, BMW Group planned to launch mini-SUVs in India for 2024. The new series includes both electric and ICE variants. BMW's new launches include the X1 and the BMW 7 Series, and the updated X5 and X7 SUV models. Such new vehicle launching requires several tests before launching into the market. The vehicle testing requires automotive wind tunnel to provide the safety ratings of the vehicles.
Automotive wind tunnels are widely used for the aerodynamic testing of the vehicles. Several vehicle manufacturers use wind tunnels to replicate real-world vehicle testing for their vehicle models and mule car testing. Car wind tunnel testing provides a validated way to simulate model data of the cars and enables the engineer to measure the acoustic effect of noise reduction treatments in vehicles.
Passenger vehicles and high-speed commercial vehicles are especially dependent on aerodynamic noise. Measurements of aerodynamic noise in car interiors are conducted on full-size vehicles in wind tunnels at various phases of development since aerodynamic noise is the primary source of noise in cars at cruising and higher speeds.
The emergence of electric vehicles across the globe, along with the increasing sale of these vehicles, has created a massive demand for the automotive wind tunnels market by OEMs. The automotive manufacturers are utilizing this type of wind tunnel in order to test the aerodynamics of the vehicles. Electric vehicle manufacturers are required to fulfil certain tests for analyzing the safety performance of the vehicles. The increasing launching of these electric and hybrid vehicles by the leading OEMs across the globe is expected to create ample opportunity for the automotive wind tunnel market growth during the forecast period. For instance, in 2023, Tata Motors Ltd. launched the Tata Punch electric vehicle as a passenger car for Indian consumers. The company launched these vehicles in order to meet the environment-friendly government regulations and curb carbon emissions. This vehicle testing requires automotive wind tunnels for testing the aerodynamics of the vehicles.
Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the Automotive Wind Tunnel Market analysis are type, platform, application, and end-user.
The geographic scope of the automotive wind tunnel market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America.
Asia Pacific is expected to hold the largest share in 2023. This is primarily owing to increasing demand by automotive OEMs to test the aerodynamics of the vehicles. Several OEMs in this region are launching new vehicles to meet the growing consumer demand for new and advanced technology-based vehicles.
North America is growing at a rapid pace for the automotive wind tunnel market in 2023. This is primarily owing to increasing commercial vehicle production and launching by OEMs in this region. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), commercial vehicle sales reached 10.4 million units in 2022 and increased by 9.7 million compared to the previous year, 2021. Also, the demand for the automotive wind tunnel market is driven by the increasing launching of new vehicles by North America’s leading automotive brand manufacturers. The manufacturers include Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co., Rivian Automotive Inc., Tesla Inc., PACCAR Inc., Navistar International Corp, and BMW AG. These premium vehicle brand owners use automotive wind tunnels for aerodynamic testing of the vehicles.
This research referred to various data sources such as Organization the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Transmission Rebuilders Network Worldwide, Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA), Automotive Service Association (ASA), Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast (AAAS), and various automotive organizations in different countries.
The regional trends and factors influencing the Automotive Wind Tunnel Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Automotive Wind Tunnel Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.
| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Market size in 2023 | US$ 722.57 Billion |
| Market Size by 2031 | US$ 1904.53 Million |
| Global CAGR (2023 - 2031) | 12.9% |
| Historical Data | 2021-2022 |
| Forecast period | 2023-2031 |
| Segments Covered |
By Design Types
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| Regions and Countries Covered | North America
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| Market leaders and key company profiles |
The Automotive Wind Tunnel Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.
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Major Companies operating in the Automotive Wind Tunnel Market are:
Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.
The Automotive Wind Tunnel market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. The following is a list of developments in the market for Automotive Wind Tunnel market and strategies:
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