Global Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market Size is valued at USD 204.6 Bn in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 1921.0 Bn by the year 2034 at a 25.2% CAGR during the forecast period for 2025-2034.
Self-driving vehicles are designed for duties that require a significant load-carrying capacity and the ability to navigate challenging terrain, such as hauling materials and goods through mines and construction sites. Heavy-duty autonomous vehicles use a variety of technologies to traverse their environment and determine how to operate safely and efficiently. These include LiDAR sensors, GPS, and complex algorithms. They are frequently designed to run continuously with little help from people and can be powered by internal combustion engines or electricity.
The advantages of heavy-duty autonomous vehicles include increased productivity and efficiency as well as cheaper labour expenses. They are frequently designed to run continuously with little help from people and can be powered by internal combustion engines or electricity. The advantages of heavy-duty autonomous vehicles include increased productivity and efficiency as well as cheaper labour expenses. They are being developed and deployed by a range of companies in the transportation, logistics, construction, and mining industries, and as technology advances, it is projected that they will play an increasingly larger role in the future of these sectors.
Since human drivers are not necessary for autonomous trucks to operate, there is no longer a need to pay for wages, benefits, and overtime. Autonomous trucks also have the ability to work constantly without the need for breaks or shift changes, boosting productivity and further lowering labour expenses. Additionally, autonomous trucks can cut fuel usage. These vehicles can be designed to optimise their routes, steer clear of traffic, and spend less time idling, all of which saves fuel. Additionally, autonomous trucks may keep a constant speed, minimise abrupt acceleration and braking, and choose the route that uses the least gasoline, resulting in additional fuel savings.
The Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle market is segmented on the basis of Application Propulsion Type, Vehicle Type, Level of Autonomy, and Sensor Type. Based on Application the market is divided into, Logistics, Public Transportation, Construction and Mining, and Others). The Propulsion Type segment consists of Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles and Electric Vehicles. Whereas, the Vehicle Type segment comprises Heavy Trucks, Heavy Buses, and Roboshuttles. Based on the Level of Autonomy, the market is segmented into Fully Autonomous Vehicles, Semi-Autonomous Vehicles. Lastly, By Sensor Type, the market is divided into LiDAR, RADAR, Camera, and Others.
The market was led by semi-autonomous, and this trend is estimated to continue during the projection period. For efficient driving, nearly all of the new-generation vehicles on the market include semi-autonomous technology. As a result, the segment's growth is anticipated to be fueled by the rapid adoption of semi-autonomous vehicles with technologies like ADAS, autopilot, automatic vehicle braking and parking systems, among others.
North America will dominate the market. The government's promotion of autonomous driving technologies, the region's rapidly growing economy and a well-established manufacturing sector, are all factors in this. Additionally, as heavy-duty vehicles are required in industries like mining, construction, logistics, and transportation to supply supplies and freight, it is projected that these industries would have the biggest demand for autonomous trucks. The increased electrification of vehicles is also driving the market in North America as a result of infrastructure development by businesses. Incorporating x-by-wire technology into electric vehicles is advancing autonomous driving.
Furthermore, Germany, the United Kingdom, and France are the countries that are most responsible for the market's expansion in Europe, which is a large market for autonomous trucks. The development of cutting-edge technology like AI and ADAS for autonomous driving is to blame. The high costs of adopting autonomous driving technologies, worries about the loss of truck driver jobs, and legislative barriers linked to the safety and liability of driverless trucks might all pose obstacles to the development of the market for autonomous trucks in Europe.
| Report Attribute | Specifications |
| Market Size Value In 2024 | USD 204.6 Bn |
| Revenue Forecast In 2034 | USD 1921.0 Bn |
| Growth Rate CAGR | CAGR of 25.2% from 2025 to 2034 |
| Quantitative Units | Representation of revenue in US$ Bn and CAGR from 2025 to 2034 |
| Historic Year | 2021 to 2024 |
| Forecast Year | 2025-2034 |
| Report Coverage | The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends |
| Segments Covered | By Application, By Propulsion Type, By Vehicle Type, By Level of Autonomy, By Sensor Type |
| Regional Scope | North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
| Country Scope | U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico ;The UK; France; Italy; Spain; China; Japan; India; South Korea; South East Asia; South Korea; South East Asia |
| Competitive Landscape | AB Volvo, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, BMW Group, Volkswagen AG, PACCAR Inc., Renault Trucks, Traton Group, Shanghai Newrizon Technology Co., Ltd., New Flyer (NFI Group), Karsan, Proterra, 2getthere B.V., Apollo (Baidu), Magna International Inc., ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Zoox, Inc., Cruise LLC, Schaeffler AG, P3 Mobility, HOLON GmbH, Embark Trucks Inc., Kodiak Robotics, Inc., TuSimple, Torc Robotics, Aurora Innovation Inc., PlusAI, Inc., Waymo LLC, Mobileye |
| Customization Scope | Free customization report with the procurement of the report, Modifications to the regional and segment scope. Particular Geographic competitive landscape. |
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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
Chapter 3. Global Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market Snapshot
Chapter 4. Global Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis of Metaverse Industry
4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact on Metaverse Industry
Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: By Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. By Application & Market Share, 2024-2034
5.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following By Application:
5.2.1. Logistics
5.2.2. Public Transportation
5.2.3. Construction and Mining
5.2.4. Others
Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: By Vehicle Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. By Application & Market Share, 2024-2034
6.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following By Vehicle Type:
6.2.1. Heavy Trucks
6.2.2. Heavy Buses
6.2.3. Roboshuttles
Chapter 7. Market Segmentation 3: By Propulsion Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. By Application & Market Share, 2024-2034
7.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following By Propulsion Type:
7.2.1. Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles
7.2.2. Electric Vehicles
7.2.2.1. Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV)
7.2.2.2. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV)
7.2.2.3. Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV)
Chapter 8. Market Segmentation 4: By Level of Autonomy Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. By Application & Market Share, 2024-2034
8.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following By Level of Autonomy:
8.2.1. Semi-Autonomous Vehicles
8.2.2. Autonomous Vehicles
Chapter 9. Market Segmentation 5: By Sensor Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
9.1. By Application & Market Share, 2024-2034
9.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following By Sensor Type:
9.2.1. LiDAR
9.2.2. RADAR
9.2.3. Camera
9.2.4. Others
Chapter 10. Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market Segmentation 6: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
10.1. North America
10.1.1. North America Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Application, 2021-2034
10.1.2. North America Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Vehicle Type, 2021-2034
10.1.3. North America Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Propulsion Type, 2021-2034
10.1.4. North America Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Sensor Type, 2021-2034
10.1.5. North America Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By, Level of Autonomy 2021-2034
10.1.6. North America Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts by country, 2021-2034
10.1.6.1. U.S.
10.1.6.2. Canada
10.2. Europe
10.2.1. Europe Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) by By Application, 2021-2034
10.2.2. Europe Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Vehicle Type, 2021-2034
10.2.3. Europe Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Propulsion Type, 2021-2034
10.2.4. Europe Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Sensor Type, 2021-2034
10.2.5. Europe Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Level of Autonomy,2021-2034
10.2.6. Europe Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2021-2034
10.2.6.1. Germany
10.2.6.2. Poland
10.2.6.3. France
10.2.6.4. Italy
10.2.6.5. Spain
10.2.6.6. UK
10.2.6.7. Rest of Europe
10.3. Asia Pacific
10.3.1. Asia Pacific Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) by By Application, 2021-2034
10.3.2. Asia Pacific Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Vehicle Type, 2021-2034
10.3.3. Asia Pacific Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Propulsion Type, 2021-2034
10.3.4. Asia Pacific Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Sensor Type, 2021-2034
10.3.5. Asia Pacific Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Level of Autonomy, 2021-2034
10.3.6. Asia Pacific Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2021-2034
10.3.6.1. China
10.3.6.2. India
10.3.6.3. Japan
10.3.6.4. Australia
10.3.6.5. Rest of Asia Pacific
10.4. Latin America
10.4.1. Latin America Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) by By Application, 2021-2034
10.4.2. Latin America Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Vehicle Type, 2021-2034
10.4.3. Latin America Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Propulsion Type, 2021-2034
10.4.4. Latin America Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Sensor Type , 2021-2034
10.4.5. Latin America Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Level of Autonomy, 2021-2034
10.4.6. Latin America Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, (US$ Million) 2021-2034
10.4.6.1. Brazil
10.4.6.2. Rest of Latin America
10.5. Middle East & Africa
10.5.1. Middle East & Africa Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) by By Application, (US$ Million)
10.5.2. Middle East & Africa Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Vehicle Type, 2021-2034
10.5.3. Middle East & Africa Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Propulsion Type, 2021-2034
10.5.4. Middle East & Africa Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Sensor Type, 2021-2034
10.5.5. Middle East & Africa Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Level of Autonomy, 2021-2034
10.5.6. Middle East & Africa Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicle Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, (US$ Million) 2021-2034
10.5.6.1. South Africa
10.5.6.2. GCC Countries
10.5.6.3. Rest of MEA
Chapter 11. Competitive Landscape
11.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances
11.2. Company Profiles
11.2.1. AB Volvo
11.2.2. General Motors
11.2.3. Mercedes-Benz Group AG
11.2.4. BMW Group
11.2.5. Volkswagen AG
11.2.6. PACCAR Inc.
11.2.7. Renault Trucks
11.2.8. Traton Group
11.2.9. Shanghai Newrizon Technology Co., Ltd.
11.2.10. New Flyer (NFI Group)
11.2.11. Karsan
11.2.12. Proterra
11.2.13. 2getthere B.V.
11.2.14. Apollo (Baidu)
11.2.15. Magna International Inc.
11.2.16. ZF Friedrichshafen AG
11.2.17. Zoox, Inc.
11.2.18. Cruise LLC
11.2.19. Schaeffler AG
11.2.20. P3 Mobility
11.2.21. HOLON GmbH
11.2.22. Embark Trucks Inc.
11.2.23. Kodiak Robotics, Inc.
11.2.24. TuSimple
11.2.25. Torc Robotics
11.2.26. Aurora Innovation Inc.
11.2.27. PlusAI, Inc.
11.2.28. Waymo LLC
11.2.29. Mobileye