MARKET PROJECTIONS

Racing towards the future

The automotive software and electronics market is expected to grow at 5.5 percent per year through 2030.

Automotive software and E/E1¹ market, $ billions

2016 • 257

2025 • 352

2030 • 462

Componets		CAGR % 2019 - 30
	Software (functions, operating system, middleware)	+ 9.2
	Integration, verification, and validation services	+ 9.7
	ECUs/DCUs²	+ 4.8
	Sensors	+ 6.3
	Power electronics (excluding battery cells)³	+ 32.1
	Other electronic components (wiring harness, displays, speakers, board net)	+ 2.2

Note: This is a forecast for light vehicles, including passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.Figures may not sum to 100%, because of rounding.

Source: McKinsey Center for Future Mobility Current Trajectory Scenario

¹Electrical and electronic components.
²Electronic control units and domain control units. Hardware only.
³Includes onboard charger, DC/DC converter, and high-voltage inverter.

Accelerating Zonal Architecture

Today • Domain Architecture

Domain architecture organizes vehicle electronic systems based on their functions or domains, such as powertrain, chassis, body control, infotainment, etc.

Front Zonal, Central and back Zonal Car Gateway

Future • Zone Architecture

Zonal architecture organizes vehicle electronic systems based on physical zones or areas within the vehicle, such as front, rear, left, right, etc.

System Upgrades

Featured system upgrades
powered by zonal architecture

System Integration

Integration of various electrical and electronic systems within the vehicle to ensure seamless communication and interoperability

Power Management

Distributing computing and power management resources so that energy consumption is optimized throughout the vehicle

Signal Processing

The use of sensors, actuators, and communication networks to handle data acquisition, processing, and transmission ensuring reliability and low latency

Safety Reliability

Develop diagnostic and monitoring mechanisms to detect and mitigate failures

Cybersecurity

Robust security measures implement secure communication protocols, encryption mechanisms, and intrusion detection systems

Scalability and Upgradability

Easier integration of new features and technologies without requiring significant changes to the vehicle's electrical infrastructure

INFOGRAPHIC

In the Zone

Revolutionize your ride with zonal architecture,
where efficiency meets innovation.

Key Benefits: Mobularity, Future-proofing, Fault isolation, scalability, and Customization

Modularity

Simplifies maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades

Scalability

Adapt to new requirements and customer preferences

Future-Proofing

Flexible and adaptable platforms

Customization

More personalized driving experiences

Fault Isolation

Reducing the risk of widespread vehicle failures

A GREATER WORLD VIEW

Zonal Architecture - Fueling Automotive Innovation

Electrification of Vehicles & Integration of Smart Cities

Zonal architecture plays a pivotal role in accelerating the electrification of vehicles and their integration with smart cities by enabling modular, scalable, and connected vehicle designs that are optimized for electric drivetrains and adaptive driving technologies.

Dark color car using sensors to locate the cars around it

Autonomous Driving Tech & Advanced Safety Features

Zonal architecture is crucial in advancing autonomous driving and advanced safety features by enabling decentralized processing, enhancing redundancy, integrating advanced sensors, ensuring scalability, optimizing safety-critical functions, and facilitating data fusion and contextual awareness within autonomous vehicle systems.

Customization, Personalization, and Connectivity

Custom wheel display showing: Right rear wheel out of alignment

Zonal architecture enables flexible configuration options, personalized user experiences, seamless connectivity, modular upgradability, and intuitive user interfaces which is fundamental in enhancing customization, personalization, and connectivity in vehicles. These capabilities empower drivers and passengers to tailor their vehicle environments to their preferences, stay connected to digital services and devices, and enjoy a more convenient and enjoyable travel experience.

Sustainable Manufacturing and Advanced Materials

Car Door Key Specifications: Frame Aluminum, Body Carbon Fiber, Type Electric

Zonal architecture promotes material efficiency, modularity, recyclability, integration of sustainable materials, and energy efficiency in the automotive manufacturing processes. By adopting zonal architectures, automotive manufacturers can advance their sustainability goals, reduce environmental footprints, and meet the growing demand for eco-friendly vehicles.