As core components of human-machine interaction (HMI), the in-vehicle touchscreens and displays of new energy vehicles will focus on intelligentization, integration, personalization, and user experience upgrades in their future development, while balancing technological breakthroughs and industry demands. The following are the main trends and directions:
1. Larger sizes and multi-screen configurations
Larger, more flexible screens: The size of in-vehicle central control screens continues to increase (e.g., 15-17 inches becoming mainstream), with some evolving toward “panoramic” screens (e.g., Mercedes-Benz Hyperscreen).
Multi-screen integration: The number of screens such as passenger-side entertainment screens, rear-seat displays, and electronic rearview mirror screens is increasing, enabling multi-screen interaction (e.g., Li Auto L9's “five-screen 3D interaction”).
Foldable/rollable screens: Flexible OLED technology enables variable screen shapes (e.g., the retractable screen in the BMW iX).
2. Display technology upgrades
Mini-LED/Micro-LED: Higher brightness, contrast, and energy efficiency, suitable for bright environments (e.g., the Micro-LED screen in the Tesla Cybertruck).
Widespread adoption of OLED: Thinner, more energy-efficient, and more vibrant colors, supporting curved designs (e.g., the 12.8-inch OLED screen in the NIO ET7).
AR-HUD augmented reality: Projecting navigation and ADAS information onto the windshield, blending real and virtual environments (e.g., the Volkswagen ID. series).
3. Customization and personalization: Future in-vehicle touchscreens may offer more customization and personalization options, allowing drivers and passengers to tailor interface layouts, theme settings, and feature selections according to their preferences and needs, providing a more personalized user experience.
Future in-vehicle screens will not only serve as information display terminals but also as the interactive hub of the “smart cockpit,” integrating AI, autonomous driving, and IoT technologies to evolve toward immersive, seamless, and scenario-adaptive experiences. Automakers must strike a balance between technological innovation and user experience while addressing safety and cost issues.