Self Driving Car Market Projected to Reach 51.2 Million Units by 2035

Nov 2, 2026
MarketsandMarkets projects global self driving car volume will increase from 31.5 million units in 2026 to 51.2 million in 2035, representing annual growth of 5.5%.

MarketsandMarkets projects global self driving car volume will rise from 31.5 million units in 2026 to 51.2 million in 2035, representing annual growth of 5.5%, according to a press release from the research firm.

Personal mobility is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period. Level 3 vehicles are projected to record the fastest growth as manufacturers move from driver assistance toward conditional automation under defined operating conditions.

North America is expected to record significant growth through programs involving automated passenger vehicles and commercial robotaxis. AI based perception, sensor fusion, simulation, and vehicle computing are among the technologies supporting these deployments. MarketsandMarkets sells the full 300 page report, and the figures are its own projections.

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