Global Automotive Smart Glass Market Assessment, By Technology [Electrochromic, Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC), Suspended Particle Device (SPD), Others], By Application [Sunroof Glass, Front and Rear Windshield, Rear and Side Windows], By Control Mechanism [Electronically Controlled Smart Glass, Self-Adaptive/Environmental Response Smart Glass], By Vehicle [Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles], By Region, Opportunities and Forecast, 2018-2032F

The global automotive smart glass market is projected to witness a CAGR of 12.87% during the forecast period 2025-2032, growing from USD 5903.49 million in 2024 to USD 15548.96 million in 2032. As automotive equipment evolves with time and driver convenience, advanced car windows and windshield glasses have also become a trend. There is an increased demand for premium vehicles with advanced features, such as smart glasses along with internet, advanced navigation, and self-driving controls. Automotive smart glasses offer a wide range of features that add comfort for passengers and drivers. Also known as switchable glasses, smart glass delivers properties that deal with light, temperature, and electrical stimuli.

Smart glass helps improve energy efficiency by lowering the burden on the air conditioning system by regulating the amount of sunlight that enters the vehicle. Additionally, this may help electric car batteries last longer, making smart glasses a green option. Since smart glasses reduce glare and improve driver concentration, they increase the overall safety and security of the vehicle. Moreover, smart glasses can serve as a security element by hiding the car's interior from ant possible theft. The automakers are collaborating with smart glass technology vendors to deliver better-quality glass.

For instance, in February 2024, Renault Group and Saint-Gobain Group jointly developed the smart glass technology for its Solarbay sunroof. The technology lets each passenger choose a different tint type. The Solarbay opacifying sunroof uses Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) technology. Traveling in a Renault Rafale or Scénic E-Tech electric vehicle with a panoramic glass top that blocks out the sun provides a luxurious driving experience.

Adjustable Transparency and Advanced Thermal Control to Fuel Market Expansion

The increased demand for vehicles with higher privacy, security, and safety pushes automotive brands to adopt smart car glasses. These glasses control the transparency and can make the glasses opaque to 99%. The glass also controls the amount of light that enters the vehicle. Additionally, smart glass avoids the bureaucratic labyrinths of window tinting regulations. Some states permit dark hues, while others do not permit any color at all. This makes abiding by the law particularly difficult while traveling long distances or close to state lines in the car. Even more advanced smart glasses with variable shade capabilities allow one to darken each window separately. This is ideal when the sun shines on one side of the car while being stopped in traffic.

For instance, in 2024, Cadillac CELESTIQ made its premiere as a high-tech, electrified, driverless, and customized sedan. It is one of the car's five high-definition displays, which also include an 8-inch display mounted on the rear console and an 11-inch display mounted on the front console that lets drivers adjust the cabin temperature, opening and closing doors, tinting the all-glass roof panel, and other features. The Cadillac CELESTIQ is an all-glass top panel that gives drivers adjustable light levels within the car.

Increasing Adoption of Smart Glass in Electric and Premium Vehicles to Thrive Market Growth

The increasing adoption of smart glass in electric and premium vehicles is a major driver of global demand. Electric vehicles benefit greatly from smart glass technology, as dynamic tinting and solar-control features reduce cabin heat, lower air-conditioning loads, and help extend driving range. For manufacturers, this supports energy efficiency goals and enhances the overall EV ownership experience. In premium and luxury vehicles, smart glass elevates passenger comfort and personalization through features such as panoramic roofs with adjustable transparency, privacy partitions, and improved acoustic insulation. Automakers are using these innovations to differentiate models and justify higher value propositions in competitive markets. The convergence of sustainability demands in EVs with luxury comfort expectations in premium vehicles positions smart glass as a defining material technology in the next generation of automotive design.

For instance, in April 2025, Mercedes-Benz unveiled its Vision V show car at Auto Shanghai 2025 featuring Gauzy’s dual SPD & PDLC smart glass across approximately 75% of its glazing, enabling dynamic shading, privacy control, and immersive passenger environments.

Government Stringent Laws to Impact Market Growth

Government laws or stringent restrictions can threaten the market growth as some parts of the world have banned switchable or smart glasses, while some governments have legalized electric tint and smart glasses. For instance, China issued the updated mandatory CCC-linked standard GB 9656-2021 for glazing used in power-driven vehicles, effective from January 1, 2023, replacing GB 9656-2003. The revised regulation broadened its scope to all power-driven vehicles and enforced stricter requirements for optical clarity, impact strength, durability, and damage resistance of safety glass. Industry developments, including summits and product launches, indicated that China had begun implementing standards that enabled certified advanced glazing products, establishing a regulatory framework that legalized standard-compliant smart glazing.

Technological Innovations and Scalability is Projected to Fuel Segmental Growth

Technological innovations and scalability are accelerating the adoption of smart glass in the automotive sector. Advances in electrochromic, Suspended Particle Device (SPD), and Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) technologies have made smart glass more responsive, durable, and compatible with large-area applications such as panoramic roofs and side windows. This innovation improves passenger comfort while reducing reliance on traditional shading solutions, aligning with both premium design goals and energy efficiency needs in electric vehicles. Scalability in production has further enabled manufacturers to reduce costs, paving the way for deployment beyond high-end luxury models into broader premium and electric vehicle segments. Additionally, smart glass is increasingly integrated with digital vehicle systems, allowing intuitive control via infotainment screens, apps, or voice commands. This combination of technical refinement and mass-manufacturing feasibility is transforming smart glass into a core automotive material rather than a niche innovation. For instance, in July 2025, Gauzy launched the industry’s first prefabricated smart glass stack that combines dimmable films, conductive interlayers, and adhesives into a turnkey, industrialized solution—demonstrating scalable, OEM-ready manufacturing for broader EV and premium vehicle adoption.

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Asia-Pacific Dominates the Global Automotive Smart Glass Market

Asia-Pacific is anticipated to hold a decent share of the global automotive smart glass market. The rising demand for passenger cars, increased economic activities, urbanization, and higher disposable income are expected to fuel the market growth. Furthermore, companies investing heavily in developing regions like India and China will develop the automotive equipment sector while supporting infrastructural development. The expanding working population and upgraded lifestyle are projected to add value to the market. Europe is also likely to accelerate at a higher CAGR during the anticipated period due to the legalization of switchable glasses and enhanced supply chain of semiconductors, and acquisitions, mergers of auto equipment manufacturers.

Future Market Scenario (2025-2032F)

• An increased number of cars with sunroof systems and evolving windshield technology will likely transform the market dynamics.
• The collaboration between automakers and glass technology companies is anticipated to build a bridge that will cater to the upcoming demand for smart glass.
• Adjustable transparency offered by glass technology vendors is anticipated to offer different options to the end users, diversifying the market dynamics.
• The rising economic activities in Asia-Pacific, along with the increasing disposable income, are anticipated to build new market prospects.

Report Scope

“Global Automotive Smart Glass Market Assessment, Opportunities, and Forecast, 2018-2032F”, is a comprehensive report by Markets and Data, that provides an in-depth analysis and qualitative and quantitative assessment of the current state of the global automotive smart glass market, industry dynamics, and challenges. The report includes market size, segmental shares, growth trends, opportunities, and forecast between 2025 and 2032. Additionally, the report profiles the leading players in the industry mentioning their respective market share, business model, competitive intelligence, etc.

Report Attribute	Details
Base Year of the Analysis	2024
Historical Period	2025-2032F
Forecast Period	2018-2024
Projected Growth Rate	CAGR of 12.87% between 2025 and 2032
Revenue Forecast in 2032	USD 15548.96 million
Segments Covered	Technology, Application, Control Mechanism and Vehicle
Regions Covered	Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa
Key Companies Profile	Fuyao Group, Webasto Group, AGC Inc., Gentex Corporation, Saint-Gobain Sekurit (Saint-Gobain SA), Gauzy Ltd., FlexEnable Technology Limited, EB Glass, Jiangsu Anko Optical Materials Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Jingyi New Material Technology Co., Ltd.
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In this report, the global automotive smart glass market has been segmented into the following categories: 

• By Technology
  • Electrochromic
  • Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PLDC)
  • Suspended Particle Device (SPD)
  • Others
• By Application
  • Sunroof Glass
  • Front and Rear Windshield
  • Rear and Side Windows
• By Control Mechanism
  • Electronically Controlled Smart Glass
  • Self-Adaptive/Environmental Response Smart Glass
• By Vehicle
  • Passenger Cars
  • Commercial Vehicles
• By Region
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
  • South America
  • Middle East and Africa

Key Players Landscape and Outlook

The automotive smart glass market comprises major automotive equipment companies. The companies work on extended research and development. The brands also work on advancing glass technology through technological integrations like HUD and switchable tints. Furthermore, the companies also collaborate, acquire, and partner to expand their supply chain, distribution channel, and overall market hold.

For instance, for the eighth year running, Research Frontiers Inc., the creator and licensee of the patented SPD-SmartGlass light-control technology, and Gauzy Ltd., a leading provider of vision and light-control solutions worldwide, returned to the Consumer Electric Show (CES). The most recent SPD-SmartGlass technologies were on display at CES 2024, which took place in January 2024.

In July 2024, Saint-Gobain Sekurit officially inaugurated Phase II of its Meizhou plant (China, in joint venture with GAC), expanding capacity to include high-end glazing and dimmable glass, targeting an annual output value of USD 83.57 million by the end of 2025. This facility, built with intelligent automation, underscores Saint-Gobain’s strong commitment to local development and technological innovation in the automotive glass industry.

Key Players Operating in the Global Automotive Smart Glass Market are:

• Fuyao Group
• Webasto Group
• AGC Inc.
• Gentex Corporation
• Saint-Gobain Sekurit (Saint-Gobain SA)
• Gauzy Ltd.
• FlexEnable Technology Limited
• EB Glass
• Jiangsu Anko Optical Materials Co., Ltd.
• Zhejiang Jingyi New Material Technology Co., Ltd.

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