Technical Article: Rust in Automotive – New Potential for SDVs | Vector
2025-07-25

Rust in Automotive – New Potential for SDVs?

Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) require a shift towards integrated E/E architectures in vehicles. This transformation must also drive a fundamental rethink in software engineering approaches. How can this be achieved cost-effectively whilst still maintaining the highest quality standards? C and C++ remain the dominant programming languages in the automotive industry. However, Rust is now emerging as a language that could deliver fresh momentum for security and efficiency – particularly in the context of software-defined vehicles (SDVs).

In the latest issue of the ELEKTRONIKPRAXIS trade publication, Jonas and Lukas explore this topic in their article entitled “Rust in Automotive – New Potential for SDVs?”:

  • What unique advantages Rust offers compared to established languages.
  • How mature and robust the Rust ecosystem has become.
  • Whether tangible efficiency gains can be achieved in implementation, testing, and review.


This well-researched article sheds light on a topic that is becoming increasingly relevant across our industry. 

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