Hesai Tops the Global Automotive Lidar Ranking for the Third Consecutive Year
Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI) has been named the top automotive lidar company by market share for the third consecutive year by Yole Group. The company recorded strong revenue and shipments, strategic design wins, an expanded product roster, and new partnerships. Yole Group's "Lidar for Automotive 2024" report highlights the rapid growth of the lidar industry and Hesai's consistent leadership.
Hesai holds 37% of the global automotive lidar market, leading in both passenger cars and robotaxis. The company achieved a 26% market share in passenger cars and shipped over 300,000 units of ADAS lidar to OEM customers. Hesai also secured design wins with 18 OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers across 70 vehicle models. In the robotaxi market, Hesai commands a 74% share of the $124M market.
Hesai's strong R&D and production capabilities, coupled with positive cash flow, position it for continued market leadership in 2024.
- Hesai has been named the top automotive lidar company by market share for three consecutive years.
- Holds 37% of the global automotive lidar market.
- Achieved a 26% market share in the passenger car lidar market.
- Shipped over 300,000 units of ADAS lidar to OEM customers.
- Secured ADAS design wins with 18 OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers across 70 vehicle models.
- Commands a 74% share of the $124M robotaxi lidar market.
- Strong R&D and production capabilities.
- Only company to achieve positive cash flow in 2023.
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Insights
Hesai Technology's recognition as the top automotive lidar company for the third consecutive year is notable for the company's market positioning and future prospects. The significance of holding a
The high volume of shipments—over
Hesai's dual approach to its ADAS product roadmap—focusing on both performance and cost efficiency—is particularly noteworthy. This strategy ensures that they cater to a broader market, from premium to more cost-sensitive segments, enhancing their market penetration potential.
From a financial perspective, Hesai's sustained leadership in the automotive lidar market is an indicator of strong financial health and competitive advantage. The report by Yole Group highlights Hesai as the only company in the industry to achieve
The company's ability to secure design wins with major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers further enhances its revenue visibility and predictability. Increased installations from
Despite these strengths, investors should consider market dynamics and potential competition from emerging lidar technologies or companies that could affect Hesai's long-term market share and profitability. However, the current financial metrics and strategic positioning present a largely positive outlook.
Yole Group, an international market research and strategy consulting company, has released its "Lidar for Automotive 2024" report, which ranks lidar companies by several key indicators of success. The report highlights the rapid expansion of the lidar industry and reaffirms Hesai's continued leadership position in the global lidar market.
Hesai Named No. 1 Global Automotive Lidar Supplier
Yole Group valued the global lidar market for passenger cars and robotaxis at
The report identifies Hesai as the top global automotive lidar supplier with the largest market share by revenue. With strong involvement in both passenger cars and robotaxis, Hesai holds
Hesai Leads Passenger Car Market Share
The lidar market for passenger cars continues to grow rapidly, with a
Hesai's robust manufacturing and delivery capabilities have also contributed to its success. The company has shipped over 300,000 units of ADAS lidar to OEM customers and secured ADAS design wins with 18 OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers globally, across approximately 70 vehicle models as of Q1 2024.
Yole Group estimates 762,000 lidar were installed in passenger cars in 2023, which is more than triple the amount in 2022. Hesai achieved the highest volume of lidar installed in passenger cars as a result of strong demand from Chinese OEMs such as Li Auto and Lotus.
The automotive sector continues to evolve with the increasing integration of lidar technology into intelligent vehicles across a broader spectrum of price ranges. To navigate this trend, Hesai maintains dual strategic development pathways for its ADAS product roadmap: ultimate performance and ultimate value-to-cost. This is exemplified by its two latest long-range ADAS products, the AT512 and ATX, which provide appealing solutions at different price points, ensuring that safety becomes a standard feature in every intelligent vehicle.
Hesai Dominates the Robotaxi Lidar Market
The report also shows Hesai holding the majority of the global robotaxi lidar market in 2023, with an impressive
Hesai Projected to Lead the Market in 2024
With the largest cumulative lidar volume, Hesai has the greatest potential to lead this market in 2024. Hesai has reported the strongest revenue amongst its competitors since 2022 and is the only company to achieve positive cash flow in 2023, giving it a strong advantage in a competitive landscape.
"We are honored to be recognized by Yole Group as the leader in the global lidar market for the third year in a row," said David Li, CEO & Co-Founder of Hesai. "Our unique R&D and production capabilities allow us to mass produce high quality lidar at an unparalleled speed. As a result, Hesai will continue to advance road safety through our best-in-class products."
"Hesai is paving the way in both the passenger car and robotaxi lidar markets," said Pierrick Boulay, Senior Analyst of Yole Group. "The company's consistent financial performance is a testament to its resilience in the market and will likely keep the company at the forefront of the industry for the foreseeable future."
As Yole Group notes, with new design wins and OEM partnerships in 2024, Hesai's market leadership position is expected to be further enhanced as more vehicles are scheduled in the coming years.
Note: The data in this article represents third party estimates and are not official operational figures of the company. Please refer to the company's financial report for specific information.
About Yole Group
Yole Group is an international company recognized for its expertise in the analysis of markets, technological developments, and supply chains, as well as the strategy of key players in the semiconductor, photonics, and electronics sectors.
With Yole Intelligence and Yole SystemPlus, the group publishes market, technology, performance, reverse engineering, and costing analyses and provides consulting services in strategic marketing and technology analysis. Yole Group's Finance division also offers due diligence assistance and supports companies with mergers and acquisitions.
Yole Group benefits from an international sales network. The company now employs more than 180+ people. More information on www.yolegroup.com
About Hesai
Hesai is the global leader in three-dimensional light detection and ranging (lidar) solutions. The Company's lidar products enable a broad spectrum of applications across passenger and commercial vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle fleets (autonomous mobility). Hesai's technology also empowers robotics applications such as last-mile delivery robots and logistics robots in restricted areas. The Company's commercially validated solutions are backed by superior research and development capabilities across optics, mechanics, electronics, and software. Hesai integrates lidar designs with an in-house manufacturing process, facilitating rapid product development while ensuring high performance, consistent quality and affordability. Hesai has established strong relationships with leading automotive OEMs, autonomous vehicle, and robotics companies worldwide, covering over 40 countries as of December 31, 2023.
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