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Digital tech will fuel Asia’s US$573 billion mobility market

Much of the growth will come from digital services that may be less sensitive to potential trade barriers within the region

    • A view of the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in April 2025. Asian consumers are more willing to pay a premium for an autonomous vehicle, and more eager to switch car brands for better driver assistance offerings than consumers in other regions, according to an Oliver Wyman Forum survey.
    • A view of the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in April 2025. Asian consumers are more willing to pay a premium for an autonomous vehicle, and more eager to switch car brands for better driver assistance offerings than consumers in other regions, according to an Oliver Wyman Forum survey. PHOTO: AFP
    Published Thu, May 29, 2025 · 07:00 AM

    ASIA is expected to have the world’s largest mobility market by 2035, thanks to technological developments, infrastructure investments and a growing middle class eager to spend on next-generation transport.

    While other regions will see significant growth in electric vehicle (EV) charging, ride-hailing, car rentals and advanced driver-assistance systems (Adas), the Asian market is set to climb from US$161 billion in 2023 to US$573 billion by 2035 and account for half of the global market, which is expected to be $1.1 trillion, according to research by the Oliver Wyman Forum.

    Some Asian nations, like China, are at an advantage in deploying cutting-edge mobility technology thanks to access to massive amounts of data available, significant investments in infrastructure, and a rich ecosystem of leading startups and workforce talent. Consumers are also eager to adopt these new solutions, translating into an above-average willingness to pay more for these services compared to those from other regions.

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