Brake-by-wire solutions: Market outlook and design flexibility analysis

The global automotive brake actuation market is currently dominated by hydraulic brakes, followed by electrohydraulic brakes (EHBs). Together, these two types accounted for more than 99% of all fitments in 2025. However, the market share of the conventional hydraulic brakes is declining as automakers prefer to equip their new vehicles with more responsive EHBs.

Amid this transition, the automotive industry is also gearing up to adopt the next breakthrough in brake actuation systems, the brake-by-wire systems, which include EHBs integrated with e-pedals, electromechanical brakes (EMBs), and hybrid brakes that combine the advantages of both EHBs and EMBs, thereby delivering enhanced safety and driving comfort.

Our latest report provides a comprehensive analysis of the automotive sector's transition to the advanced brake-by-wire technologies, highlighting technological advancements, key markets, major suppliers, and automakers planning to implement these systems in future vehicles.