CINNO Research: 1H'25 China Passenger Vehicle Central Control CID Installation Volume Increases by 12%

CINNO Research has learned that the trend of large-screen displays in vehicles is becoming more prominent, with central control CID serving as the core interactive interface for vehicle displays. According to CINNO Research data, the installation volume of central control CID in China's passenger vehicles for 1H'25 reached 12.84 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 12%, and the installation rate reached 98%.

CINNO Research Summary:

1: Comparison of central control screens in main new car models in China's passenger vehicle market for 1H'25

Main new car models with central control screens in China's passenger vehicle market for 1H'25 include BYD Song, BYD Haohan Intelligent Driving Edition, Geely Freerider, Haval U7, Weilai M8, and Xiaomi YU7, among others. Currently, many high-end electric vehicles such as the Haval U7 and the 2025 ES6 have adopted OLED screens.

2: Central control CID installation rate reaches 98% in China's passenger vehicle market for 1H'25

According to CINNO Research data, the cumulative installation volume of central control CID in China's passenger vehicles reached approximately 12.84 million units, representing a year-on-year increase of 12%, and the installation rate reached 98%.

3: Central control CID installation rate reaches 60% for sizes ≥12.0” in China's passenger vehicle market for 1H'25

In China's passenger vehicle market for 1H'25, the sales volume of central control CID with screen sizes ≥12.0” reached 37%, representing a year-on-year increase of 6%; the sales volume of central control CID with screen sizes ≥15.0” reached 23%, while the sales volume of other central control CID sizes decreased by comparison.

4: Average size of central control CID in new energy & fuel-powered passenger vehicles in China's market for 1H'25

From Q1'24 to Q2'25, the average size of central control CID in China's new energy passenger vehicle market was consistently higher than that in the fuel-powered passenger vehicle market. For 1H'25, the average size of central control CID in new energy passenger vehicles reached 14.1”, representing a year-on-year increase of 0.4”, while the average size of central control CID in fuel-powered passenger vehicles reached 11.0”, representing a year-on-year increase of 0.5”.

5: Average size of central control CID in various types of passenger vehicles in China's market for 1H'25

The average size of central control CID in MPV, SUV, and sedan passenger vehicles in China's market for 1H'25 reached 13.6”, 12.7”, and 12.1” respectively, representing year-on-year increases of +1.5”, +0.4”, and +1.1”.

6: Average size of central control CID in domestically-made passenger vehicles in China's market for 1H'25

The average size of central control CID in domestically-made passenger vehicles in China's market for 1H'25 reached 13.2”, representing a year-on-year increase of 0.5”.

7: Average size of central control CID in vehicles priced ≥20,000 yuan in China's market for 1H'25

The average size of central control CID in vehicles priced ≥20,000 yuan in China's market for 1H'25 reached 14.0”, representing a year-on-year increase of 0.9”.

In the future, vehicle displays will continue to evolve towards larger sizes, higher resolutions, and more functionality, with voice control, personalized settings, and other features becoming increasingly prominent.