Brake-by-wire demand surges alongside 17 million global EV sales

Automotive Brake System Market 2025 to 2032: EV Transition, Safety Mandates and Supply Chain Realignment →

What Changed

The rapid expansion of global EV sales past 17 million units is accelerating a wholesale redesign of brake architectures away from conventional hydraulics to electronic brake-by-wire controls. Disc brakes are projected to capture a 70% market share by the end of 2026 to handle the heavier weights of EVs and facilitate regenerative blending. Additionally, environmental mandates like California's SB 346 are forcing a costly overhaul to keep copper content below 0.5%.

At a Glance

Severity

Medium

Likelihood

High

Spend Exposed

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Confidence

90%

Recommended Actions 1

Secure long-term contracts for EV-compatible brake components

Locking in capacity for brake-by-wire systems and low-drag disc components mitigates supply bottlenecks caused by the rapid transition to electric vehicles.