Global Leading Market Research Publisher QYResearch announces the release of its latest report “eCall Terminal - Global Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2026-2032”. Based on current situation and impact historical analysis (2021-2025) and forecast calculations (2026-2032), this report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global eCall Terminal market, including market size, share, demand, industry development status, and forecasts for the next few years.
The global market for eCall Terminal was estimated to be worth US$ 2154 million in 2025 and is projected to reach US$ 4711 million, growing at a CAGR of 12.0% from 2026 to 2032.
In 2024, the global eCall terminal production reached 22.4415 million units, with an average selling price of US.71 per unit. The eCall emergency call system is a system composed of an on-board eCall terminal, a mobile communication network and a PSAP call center, which can effectively improve the timeliness of traffic accident rescue and reduce the accident casualty rate. The eCall terminal is a car-grade product and can still work normally after the vehicle encounters a violent collision. Even if the eCall system fails due to an accident, once it detects that the automatic triggering conditions are met, the eCall system will try to make an emergency call to the maximum extent, report the minimum data information and establish a two-way voice call. The triggering methods of the eCall system include automatic triggering and manual triggering. Manual triggering can be activated by the eCall button or voice call in the car. Automatic triggering is when the in-car sensor detects that the vehicle has collided and the airbag has popped out. The emergency call is made through the vehicle communication module. The eCall system combines the global positioning system (GPS or Beidou) to accurately obtain the vehicle's location information and transmit the information to the emergency rescue center in the nearest area to report the relevant information of the accident, such as location, time, vehicle information, etc., in order to carry out rescue activities. The EU's new generation NG eCall system is an upgraded version of the traditional eCall. It is mainly optimized for the technical standards, data transmission capabilities and network compatibility of the vehicle emergency call system: that is, it is upgraded from 2G/3G cellular networks to 4G/5G and IMS technology. It no longer relies on voice channels, but uses IMS technology to achieve concurrent transmission of voice and data, which greatly increases the data transmission rate while expanding data capacity.
Driver: The most critical factor that has significantly increased the attention of eCall is that the mandatory national standard "Vehicle Accident Emergency Call System" (hereinafter referred to as "National Standard AECS") is currently in the "approval" state. Combined with the early planned implementation date of July 1, 2027, considering that there is usually a buffer period of one to one and a half years from the release of the standard to its formal implementation, the release of the national standard AECS may not be far away. Since the EU, the United Kingdom, Russia, India and the United Arab Emirates have listed vehicle emergency calls (eCall/ERA-GLONASS) as mandatory requirements, many exported domestic cars are already equipped with eCall terminals. Once the mandatory national standard is officially implemented, it means that all passenger cars sold in China must be equipped with eCall or NG eCall terminals, and new markets and competition will emerge. Since eCall products have mandatory installation and obvious pre-installation attributes, newly produced vehicles are the target installation group, and vehicles that have been put on the market and second-hand vehicles are not considered for the time being. The penetration rate of eCall systems in new cars in China will increase rapidly starting in 2025 due to mandatory installation. It is expected that by 2027, new cars will be basically covered, with a penetration rate close to 100%. The market size will also reach its peak around 2027, and the market size will gradually stabilize thereafter.
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1. Industry Pain Points and the Shift Toward Automated Emergency Response
Vehicle accidents cause 1.3 million deaths annually worldwide, with delayed emergency response significantly increasing fatality rates. Without automatic crash notification, accident location may be unknown (remote areas, unconscious driver). eCall terminals address this by providing automatic crash notification via in-vehicle sensors (airbag deployment detection) and manual SOS buttons. The system transmits GPS/BeiDou coordinates, time, vehicle type, and crash severity to the nearest PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point) emergency center, establishing voice communication. For regulators, eCall reduces emergency response time by 40-60%; for automakers, compliance with mandates (EU, Russia, India, UAE, upcoming China) is mandatory for market access.
2. Market Size, Production Volume, and Growth Trajectory (2024–2032)
According to QYResearch, the global eCall terminal market was valued at US$ 2.154 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach US$ 4.711 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 12.0%. In 2024, global production reached 22.44 million units with an average selling price of US$ 71 per unit. Market hyper-growth is driven by three factors: China's pending AECS mandatory standard (expected implementation 2027), EU's NG eCall upgrade (2G/3G to 4G/5G/IMS), and increasing vehicle production in emerging markets adopting eCall mandates.
3. Six-Month Industry Update (October 2025–March 2026)
Recent market intelligence reveals four explosive developments:
China AECS mandate progress: China's "Vehicle Accident Emergency Call System" (AECS) national standard is in final approval stage, with planned implementation July 1, 2027. This will require all passenger cars sold in China (25+ million annually) to be eCall-equipped, representing a US$ 1.5-2.0 billion market expansion.
NG eCall upgrade cycle: EU member states are mandating NG eCall (4G/5G/IMS) to replace legacy 2G/3G systems (being phased out by 2028). Upgrade cycle driving 20% replacement demand.
India eCall mandate: India's AIS-140 standard requires eCall/GPS for public transport and commercial vehicles, expanding addressable market.
Chinese local supplier emergence: Huawei, Quectel, Yaxon, FIH Mobile, Flaircomm, Gosuncn, Wuhan Intest (Xingmin ITS), NEUSOFT, Beijing Jingwei Hirain, and Ningbo Joyson captured significant share in domestic market, offering cost-competitive eCall modules (20-30% below global pricing).
4. Competitive Landscape and Key Suppliers
The market includes global Tier-1 automotive suppliers and Chinese module specialists:
LG (South Korea), Continental (Germany), Bosch (Germany), Valeo (France), Denso (Japan), Harman International (US – Samsung), ACTIA Nordic (Sweden), Ficosa (Panasonic) (Spain/Japan), Yaxon Connect (China), FIH Mobile Limited (China – Foxconn), Huawei (China), Flaircomm Microelectronics, Inc. (China), Yaxon (China), Gosuncn (China), Wuhan Intest Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. (Xingmin ITS) (China), NEUSOFT CORPORATION (China), Beijing Jingwei Hirain Technologies Co., Inc. (China), Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp. (China), Quectel Wireless Solutions (China).
Competition centers on three axes: cellular technology (4G/5G vs. legacy), GNSS accuracy (GPS/BeiDou/Galileo), and automotive-grade qualification (ISO 26262 ASIL, AEC-Q100).
5. Segment-by-Segment Analysis: Type and Application
By Trigger Type
Automatic Trigger: Activated by in-vehicle sensors (airbag deployment, impact detection). Requires continuous monitoring, high-reliability design. Account for ~60% of market value.
Manual Trigger: SOS button or voice command activation. Simpler, lower cost. Account for ~40% of market.
By Vehicle Type
Passenger Cars: Largest segment (~85% of market). Primary focus of eCall mandates (EU, Russia, China AECS).
Commercial Vehicles: (~15% of market). Trucks, buses. India AIS-140 mandate driving adoption.
User case – EU NG eCall upgrade: A major European automaker upgraded its eCall terminals from 2G/3G to NG eCall (4G/IMS). New terminal transmits crash data (location, direction, severity) within 2 seconds (vs. 10-15 seconds for legacy), and supports concurrent voice + data (legacy could only alternate). The upgrade enables automatic notification of emergency services even if occupant cannot speak.
6. Exclusive Insight: China AECS Mandate Market Impact
China's AECS mandatory standard represents the single largest growth catalyst:
Scenario Pre-Mandate (2024-2025) Post-Mandate (2027+)
China passenger car production 25 million units 25 million units
eCall penetration ~15% (export models only) 100% (all models)
Annual eCall terminal demand ~3.75 million ~25 million (+570%)
Market size impact (US$71/unit) US$ 266 million US$ 1.775 billion
Implementation timeline:
Standard release: Expected 2026 (current "approval" status)
Buffer period: 12-18 months
Mandatory effective date: July 1, 2027
Ramp-up: New models from 2026; all models by 2027
User case – Export vs. domestic demand: A Chinese automaker already equips export models (EU, Russia) with eCall terminals (500,000 units/year). Post-AECS mandate, domestic volume will add 1.5 million units/year. The automaker has qualified Huawei as primary eCall module supplier (cost: US$ 65/unit vs. US$ 85/unit for Bosch).
7. Regional Outlook and Strategic Recommendations
China: Fastest-growing market (CAGR 18% through 2027, then stabilization). AECS mandate (2027) will create US$ 1.8 billion market. Local suppliers (Huawei, Quectel, Yaxon, FIH, Flaircomm, Gosuncn, Wuhan Intest, NEUSOFT, Jingwei Hirain, Joyson) gaining share; global suppliers (Bosch, Continental) maintain premium position.
Europe: Largest market (35% share, CAGR 10%). NG eCall upgrade cycle (4G/5G/IMS) driving replacement demand. Continental, Bosch, Valeo, LG, Harman, ACTIA Nordic, Ficosa strong.
North America: No federal mandate, but OEMs voluntarily implementing eCall (GM OnStar). Smaller market.
Rest of World: Russia (ERA-GLONASS), India (AIS-140), UAE. Mandates driving growth.
8. Conclusion
The eCall terminal market is positioned for explosive growth through 2027, driven by China's pending AECS mandate (100% penetration by 2027) and NG eCall upgrades globally. Stakeholders—from module manufacturers to automakers—should prioritize 4G/5G NG eCall (future-proofing), multi-constellation GNSS (GPS/BeiDou/Galileo), and automotive-grade qualification (ISO 26262). By enabling automatic crash notification and rapid emergency response, eCall terminals are becoming mandatory safety equipment in the world's largest auto markets.
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