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Automotive Relay Market Research Report Information By Type (PCB, Plug-in, High Volt, Protective, and Time Relay), By Load Type (Small Load, Medium Load, and Heavy Load), By Electric Vehicle Type (Hybrid Electric Vehicle, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, and Battery Electric Vehicle), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest Of The World) – Market Forecast Till 2032


ID: MRFR/AM/3893-HCR | 100 Pages | Author: Swapnil Palwe| August 2025

Global Automotive Relay Market Overview:

Automotive Relay Market

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, Market Research Future Database and Analyst Review

Automotive Relay Market Trends

    • Advancements in miniaturization is driving the market growth

Over the past ten years, the types of electric automobile components have changed, which has increased the number of relays used as switching devices and changed the features that are required of each relay. As a result of developments in miniaturisation and high contact capability development to meet mounting space constraints in the Electric Control Unit (ECU) of automobiles, the sector is anticipated to experience stable growth during the projection period. The variety of electric automobile components has increased the need for relays used for switching; each relay needs a different set of attributes. Further development of high contact capability and miniaturisation are required, particularly in the Electric Control Unit (ECU), where mounting space is constrained by the presence of a cluster of relays. Relays must have a high level of reliability in order to be safe. Due to the demand for switching technology for the newest generation of electrical functions in a car, components with properties like latching, low noise, and ultra-miniaturization have become more popular.

Due to the rising use of advanced electronics equipment and the increased focus on safety and security, it is anticipated that the average number of relays installed per vehicle would rise over the course of the projection period. In addition to the standard relays used in powertrain systems, switching of auxiliary devices needed for safety, security, communications, and infotainment requires additional relays. Over the course of the projected period, increased advances in PCB relays to reduce overall vehicle weight for improved fuel efficiency are anticipated to boost market growth.

The demand for electricity and hybrid vehicles is driving considerable growth in the automotive relay industry. By acting as a switch for power supply and control signals, automotive relays are essential to the operation of a vehicle's electrical systems. The complexity of automobile electrical systems is also contributing to the market's expansion for automotive relays.

Relays used for switching have become more necessary due to the variety of electric vehicle parts; each relay requires a certain set of properties. In particular, the Electric Control Unit (ECU), where mounting space is limited by the presence of a number of relays, calls for further development of high contact capacity and miniaturisation. Relays need to be extremely reliable in order to be secure. Components with qualities like latching, low noise, and ultra-miniaturization have grown in popularity as a result of the demand for switching technology for the most recent iteration of electrical operations in a car. Over the course of the projected period, it is anticipated that the average number of relays fitted per automobile would increase due to the rising utilisation of sophisticated electronic equipment and the increased emphasis on safety and security. Switching of auxiliary devices required for safety, security, communications, and entertainment necessitates additional relays in addition to those used in powertrain systems. Increased PCB relay advances to reduce overall vehicle weight for better fuel economy are predicted to drive market expansion over the course of the projection period. Thus, driving the Automotive Relay market revenue.

Automotive Relay Market Segment Insights:

Automotive Relay Type Insights

The Automotive Relay market segmentation, based on type, includes PCB, plug-in, high volt, protective, and time relay. PCB segment dominated the market in 2022. Most electrical devices utilise it, including those with ABS, cruise control, doors, power steering, power windows, and sunroofs. They are widely utilised in areas like Europe and North America. However, Tier-1 manufacturers and OEMs still favour plug-in versions in places like Asia-Oceania and RoW.

Automotive Relay Load Type Insights

The Automotive Relay market segmentation, based on load type, includes small load, medium load, and heavy load. Heavy load segment dominated the Automotive Relay market in 2022. This can be linked to the electronic system's capacity to sustain high power loads.

Automotive Relay Electric Vehicle Type Insights

The Automotive Relay market segmentation, based on electric vehicle type, includes hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and battery electric vehicle. Hybrid electric vehicle segment dominated the market in 2022. Many countries give generous incentives to encourage the purchase and use of EVs. The growing preference for electronic e-fuses over their electromagnetic alternatives as a result of vehicle modernization is a good thing driving the segment's expansion.

Figure 1: Automotive Relay Market, by Electric Vehicle Type, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)

Automotive Relay Market, by Electric Vehicle Type, 2022 & 2032

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, Market Research Future Database and Analyst Review

Automotive Relay Regional Insights

By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North America Automotive Relay Market dominated this market in 2022 (45.80%). Over the forecast period, rising connection demand and vehicle digitalization would favourably affect market growth. Additionally, the compact car segment's high growth potential as a result of space limitations has significantly increased demand for automotive relays. Government mandates that some electronic safety systems, such the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), be used in vehicles in order to decrease hazardous fuel emissions present opportunities for market expansion. The demand for automotive relays has also increased as electric vehicles gain popularity. Further, the U.S. Automotive Relay market held the largest market share, and the Canada Automotive Relay market was the fastest growing market in the North America region.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2: Automotive Relay Market Share By Region 2022 (USD Billion)

Automotive Relay Market Share By Region 2022

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, Market Research Future Database and Analyst Review

Europe Automotive Relay market accounted for the healthy market share in 2022. This is due to the automotive industry's rapid rise. Delphi Automotive, Sumitomo Electric, Furukawa Electric, Tianjin Jin-Zhu wire systems Co. Ltd., Prestolite Electric, Fujikura Ltd., Lear Corporation, and Leoni are some of the top businesses in the auto wire harness market. Further, the German Automotive Relay market held the largest market share, and the U.K Automotive Relay market was the fastest growing market in the European region

The Asia Pacific Automotive Relay market is expected to register significant growth from 2023 to 2032. The implementation of safety regulations is anticipated to propel the market in various Asian nations. The regional growth is attributable to the penetration of automobiles in growing economies like China. Because there is a significant demand for vehicles in Asia Pacific, the market has a great growth potential. Over the forecast period, rising vehicle demand in Asia Pacific, especially in China and Japan, is anticipated to propel regional market expansion. Moreover, China’s Automotive Relay market held the largest market share, and the Indian Automotive Relay market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Automotive Relay Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Automotive Relay market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, Automotive Relay Industry must offer cost-effective items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the Automotive Relay Industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Automotive Relay Industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Automotive Relay market, including TE Connectivity Corporation, Omron Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Fujitsu, Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., Denso Corporation, American Zettler, ABB Group, Eaton Corporation plc, Sharp Corporation, NEC Corporation, Nippon-Aleph, Daesung Electric, and Mouser Electronics, Inc., are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.

Automotive equipment is produced by Forvia SE (Forvia). The company creates, manufactures, and provides various seat parts, including foams, motors, padding, seat covers, and electronic and pneumatic systems, as well as seat frames, adjustment mechanisms, and motors. In addition, it offers acoustic equipment, instrument panels, modules, and door panels for vehicles. It produces exterior parts for automobiles like engine cooling systems, bumpers, and front-end carriers. The business creates technologies for light-duty and heavy-duty commercial vehicles to manage emissions. The business operates through manufacturing facilities and R&D facilities in nations throughout Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The headquarters of Forvia are in Nanterre, Ile-de-France, France. One of the top automakers, Faurecia, said in August 2021 that it intended to buy a total of 60% of the shares in Hella GmbH & Co.

Designing and producing connection and sensor solutions is the business of TE connection Ltd. The company sells wire and cable, antennas, sensors, relays, heat shrink tubing, connection systems, terminals, and other related products. Numerous industries, including those in the automotive, aerospace, defence, marine, industrial, medical, data and devices, appliance, and energy, use these goods and solutions. Agastat, Ampower, Buchanan, Citec, Cloudsplitter, Deutsch, Entrelec, Faston, Holsworthy, Intercontec, Kilovac, Kissling, and Madison Cable are just a few of the brands that it sells products under. The business uses its own direct sales team and independent distributors to advertise its goods. It has production facilities and distribution hubs all across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. The headquarters of TE Connectivity are in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Phoenix Contact sold its narrow safety relay (NSR) technology to TE Connectivity in December 2021. Following the acquisition of this technology, TE Connectivity will produce and sell NSR relays.

Key Companies in the Automotive Relay market include

    • TE Connectivity Corporation
    • Panasonic Corporation
    • Fujitsu
    • Hella KGaA Hueck & Co.
    • Denso Corporation
    • American Zettler
    • Eaton Corporation plc
    • Sharp Corporation
    • NEC Corporation
    • Nippon-Aleph
    • Daesung Electric
    • Mouser Electronics, Inc.

Automotive Relay Industry Developments

  • Q2 2024: Panasonic Launches New High-Voltage Automotive Relay for EV Applications Panasonic announced the launch of its new high-voltage automotive relay designed for electric vehicle (EV) battery management systems, targeting increased safety and reliability in next-generation EVs.
  • Q2 2024: TE Connectivity Expands Automotive Relay Production Facility in Germany TE Connectivity inaugurated a new production line at its Bensheim, Germany facility to meet growing demand for automotive relays used in electric and hybrid vehicles.
  • Q1 2024: Omron Introduces Next-Gen PCB Power Relays for Automotive Safety Systems Omron launched a new series of printed circuit board (PCB) power relays specifically engineered for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and electric power steering in modern vehicles.
  • Q3 2024: HELLA and BYD Announce Strategic Partnership for Automotive Relay Supply HELLA signed a multi-year supply agreement with BYD to provide advanced automotive relays for BYD’s expanding line of electric vehicles, strengthening its position in the Chinese EV market.
  • Q2 2024: Denso Opens New R&D Center Focused on Automotive Relay Innovation Denso opened a new research and development center in Japan dedicated to the development of next-generation automotive relays for electric and autonomous vehicles.
  • Q1 2025: Bosch Acquires Minority Stake in RelayTech, a Startup Specializing in Solid-State Automotive Relays Bosch announced the acquisition of a minority stake in RelayTech, aiming to accelerate the adoption of solid-state relay technology in automotive applications.
  • Q2 2025: Fujitsu Relays Wins Major Contract to Supply EV Relays to Hyundai Motor Group Fujitsu Relays secured a multi-year contract to supply high-voltage relays for Hyundai’s next-generation electric vehicles, supporting the automaker’s global electrification strategy.
  • Q1 2024: Nidec Launches Compact Automotive Relay for Space-Constrained EV Platforms Nidec introduced a new compact relay designed for electric vehicles with limited installation space, addressing the needs of automakers developing smaller, more efficient EVs.
  • Q3 2024: Mitsuba Corporation Announces Expansion of Thailand Plant for Automotive Relay Production Mitsuba Corporation revealed plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Thailand to increase production capacity for automotive relays, targeting Southeast Asian and global markets.
  • Q2 2025: Panasonic Unveils Solid-State Relay for Autonomous Vehicle Power Systems Panasonic launched a new solid-state relay designed for the high-reliability power systems required in autonomous vehicles, marking its entry into the autonomous driving relay segment.
  • Q1 2025: Start-up RelayX Raises $30 Million Series B to Scale Automotive Relay Production RelayX, a start-up specializing in advanced automotive relays, closed a $30 million Series B funding round to expand its manufacturing capabilities and accelerate product development.
  • Q4 2024: Song Chuan Opens New Automotive Relay Manufacturing Facility in Mexico Song Chuan inaugurated a new manufacturing plant in Mexico to supply automotive relays to North American automakers, supporting regional supply chain resilience.

Automotive Relay Market Segmentation:

Automotive Relay Type Outlook

    • PCB
    • Plug-in
    • High Volt
    • Protective
    • Time Relay

Automotive Relay Load Type Outlook

    • Small Load
    • Medium Load
    • Heavy Load

Automotive Relay Electric Vehicle Type Outlook

    • Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
    • Battery Electric Vehicle

Automotive Relay Regional Outlook

    • North America
      • US
      • Canada
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • France
      • UK
      • Italy
      • Spain
      • Rest of Europe
    • Asia-Pacific
      • China
      • Japan
      • India
      • Australia
      • South Korea
      • Australia
      • Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • Rest of the World
      • Middle East
      • Africa
      • Latin America
Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size 2023 USD 14.2 Billion
Market Size 2024 USD 14.93 Billion
Market Size 2032 USD 21.3 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 4.53% (2024-2032)
Base Year 2023
Market Forecast Period 2023-2032
Historical Data 2018- 2022
Market Forecast Units Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered Type, Load Type, Electric Vehicle Type, and Region
Geographies Covered North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World
Countries Covered The U.S., Canada, German, France, U.K, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil
Key Companies Profiled TE Connectivity Corporation, Omron Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Fujitsu, Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., Denso Corporation, American Zettler, ABB Group, Eaton Corporation plc, Sharp Corporation, NEC Corporation, Nippon-Aleph, Daesung Electric, and Mouser Electronics, Inc.
Key Market Opportunities Technological advancements
Key Market Dynamics Advancements in miniaturization and high contact capability development to address restrictions in mounting space in the Electric Control Unit (ECU) of vehicles


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

The global Automotive Relay market size was valued at USD 14.2 Billion in 2023.

The global market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.53% during the forecast period, 2024-2032.

North America had the largest share in the global market.

The key players in the market are TE Connectivity Corporation, Omron Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Fujitsu, Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., Denso Corporation, American Zettler, ABB Group, Eaton Corporation plc, Sharp Corporation, NEC Corporation, Nippon-Aleph, Daesung Electric, and Mouser Electronics, Inc.

The PCB Type dominated the market in 2022.

The Heavy Load, Load Type had the largest share in the global market.

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