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Automotive Small and Medium Brushless DC Motor Industry Analysis
Automotive Small and Medium DC Motors refer to low-power direct current motors used extensively in auxiliary automotive systems, typically operating at 12V, 24V, or 48V, with power ratings ranging from a few watts to several hundred watts. These motors are integral to functions such as power windows, seat adjustment, HVAC blowers, fuel pumps, electronic parking brakes, mirror positioning, and tailgate automation.
Brushless DC motors employ electronic commutation technology, replacing physical brushes with Hall sensors and controllers. They deliver superior efficiency (up to 85-95%), extended lifespan (over 20,000 hours), low noise, and maintenance-free operation, driving rapid adoption in new energy vehicles and advanced smart driving applications. By 2024, BLDC motors had captured 43.10% of global revenue market share. Key applications include electric water pumps, electronic turbochargers, and smart door locks—scenarios demanding high reliability and energy efficiency. With benefits like seamless ECU integration and energy recovery capabilities, BLDC motors are becoming the dominant technology in the electrification era. Future trends include: Integration (unifying controllers and motors into compact designs); Smart features (embedding fault-diagnosis algorithms); Material innovation (e.g., neodymium magnets to reduce weight by over 20%).
According to the new market research report “Automotive Small and Medium Brushless DC Motor - Global Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2025-2031”, published by QYResearch, the global Automotive Small and Medium Brushless DC Motor market size is projected to reach USD 8.58 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period.
The primary driver of the global automotive small and medium brushless DC motor market stems from the rapid adoption of new energy vehicles and the acceleration of automotive electrification trends. Increasingly stringent government regulations on emissions reduction and consumer demand for high-efficiency, low-noise, and long-life motors further propel the application of brushless DC motors in automotive subsystems such as window regulators, cooling fans, and electric pumps. Meanwhile, the rise of autonomous driving and connected vehicle technologies is pushing motors toward higher precision and intelligence, with brushless motors integrated with sensors and advanced control algorithms becoming an industry requirement. Additionally, declining manufacturing costs and advancements in rare-earth permanent magnet materials support market expansion, enabling small and medium brushless DC motors to gradually replace traditional brushed motors.
Future market trends will focus on lightweight design, integration, and energy efficiency optimization. As automakers pursue extended range and energy efficiency standards, motor designs increasingly favor compact, high-power-density solutions. The application of carbon fiber materials and novel cooling technologies will reduce motor weight while improving thermal performance. On the other hand, the adoption of 48V mild hybrid systems creates incremental opportunities for small and medium brushless motors, while supply chain localization and regionalized production models emerge as strategies to mitigate geopolitical risks. Innovative business models such as Motor-as-a-Service (MaaS) combined with predictive maintenance systems may reshape the industry value chain, with the Asia-Pacific region maintaining its global market dominance due to its complete electric vehicle supply chain.
Figure00001. Global Automotive Small and Medium Brushless DC Motor Market Size (US$ Million), 2024 vs 2031
Source: QYResearch, "Automotive Small and Medium Brushless DC Motor - Global Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2025-2031”
Figure00002. Global Automotive Small and Medium Brushless DC Motor Top 20 Players Ranking and Market Share (Ranking is based on the revenue of 2024, continually updated)
Source: QYResearch, "Automotive Small and Medium Brushless DC Motor - Global Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2025-2031”
According to QYResearch Top Players Research Center, the global key manufacturers of Automotive Small and Medium Brushless DC Motor include Johnson Electric, Denso, Bosch, Brose, Mitsuba, Mabuchi Motor, Valeo, Nidec, Shenghuabo, DY, etc. In 2024, the global top 10 players had a share approximately 73.0% in terms of revenue.
In terms of product application, currently Passenger Car is the largest segment, hold a share of 76.4%.
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