UWB, Nearlink, And Bluetooth 6.0: Who Will Revolutionize Digital Keys?

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The digital key market is rapidly evolving, with UWB, NearLink, and Bluetooth 6.0 set to dominate. In 2024, China's passenger car digital key installations soared by 58.7%, with market expectations high for 2030, predicting an 80.8% installation rate. Emerging brands lead with an 89% installation rate, supported by major suppliers like YF Tech and Pektron. UWB and NearLink offer advanced functionality, while Bluetooth 6.0's improved positioning adds value. By 2030, these technologies will shape the future of digital keys.

Dublin, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Automotive Digital Key (UWB, NearLink, and BLE 6.0) Industry Trend Report, 2025" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The digital key market is experiencing significant growth, with emerging technologies poised to transform the landscape. Predictions indicate that the digital key installation rate in China's passenger car market will climb from 47.5% in 2024 to over 80% by 2030, highlighting an upward trend driven by advanced technology integration.

In the competitive arena, emerging automotive brands lead with an impressive digital key installation rate of 89% in 2024, up by 8.1 percentage points from the previous year. Among these brands, 60% have implemented digital keys across all vehicle models.

Key suppliers in this segment include YF Tech, Pektron, Gosuncn, UAES, and Kostal, collectively holding a 66.7% market share. Notably, YF Tech commands the market with a 27.5% share, supported by partnerships with the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance brands like AITO and LUXEED.

From a technological viewpoint, three main players are emerging: UWB, NearLink, and Bluetooth 6.0. Each presents unique advantages and challenges:

• UWB Growth: This technology saw a 354.6% year-on-year increase in installations in 2024. Brands like NIO, Zeekr, and BMW have adopted UWB, capitalizing on its high-precision location features for features like automated parking and in-cabin monitoring. Sensor multiplexing with UWB enhances capabilities, enabling functionalities like child presence detection and intelligent vehicle access.
• Emerging NearLink: NearLink offers improvements in accuracy and stability, minimizing traditional digital key issues such as door locking malfunctions. YF Tech, in collaboration with Shanghai HiSilicon, developed the world's first NearLink standard digital car key, now in mass production. This solution supports seamless locking, unlocking, key sharing, and over-the-air updates, promising broad adoption over the coming years.
• Promising Bluetooth 6.0: Launched by the Bluetooth Technology Alliance in 2024, Bluetooth 6.0 features Channel Sounding for high-precision positioning. This technology combines Phase-Based Ranging and Round-Trip Time to significantly enhance digital key accuracy. Set for implementation between 2026 and 2027, Bluetooth 6.0 could bolster the robustness of digital keys.

Looking ahead, the fusion solution of BLE+NFC is expected to dominate the market due to its cost-effectiveness. While standalone NFC may see limited growth, solutions integrating UWB offer broader applications, including liveness detection and smart access functionality. NearLink and Bluetooth 6.0's entrance further diversifies the technology ecosystem, indicating a transformative decade for digital key technology.

As the digital key ecosystem evolves, key industry players are poised to innovate, leveraging new technologies to meet automotive demands. The integration of advanced systems promises enhanced vehicle security and user convenience, driving broader adoption across the global market.

Key Topics Covered:
1 Forecast for Automotive Digital Key Market

• Introduction to Digital Keys
• Technology Routes of Digital Keys
• Digital Key Standards

2 Application Trends of Digital Key Market Segments

• BLE-based Digital Keys
• UWB-based Digital Keys
• NFC-based Digital Keys

3 Digital Key Industry Chain and Competitive Landscape

• Digital Key Industry Chain
• Competitive Landscape of Digital Key Components

4 Digital Key Layout of OEMs

• Digital Key Development History
• Installations and Solutions
  • BYD
  • Denza
  • Changan
  • Geely
  • Lynk & Co
  • Tesla
  • Li AutoNIO
  • Xpeng
  • Hyundai
  • BMW
  • SAIC
  • ZEEKR
  • SAIC-GM

5 Typical Solutions of Digital Key Chip Suppliers

• NXP
• ST
• TI
• Telink
• Apple
• QORVO
• Qualcomm

6 Foreign Digital Key System Suppliers

• Pektron
• G+D Mobile Security
• Alps Alpine
• Marquardt
• PEPS
• Irdeto
• Chinese Digital Key Customers
  • Bosch
  • Valeo
  • Continental
  • FORVIA
  • UWB Keys
  • KOSTAL
  • Denso
  • Huf Group
  • TOKAI RIKA

7 Domestic Digital Key System Suppliers

• INGEEK
• YF Tech
• UBITRAQ
• ADAYO
• Jingwei Hirain
• PATEO
• TsingCar
• Xi'an LINKSCI
• UAES
• Fuyao

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