Understanding the role of electric vehicle perception in shaping EV adoption intention

IF 6.3 2区工程技术 Q1 ECONOMICS

Transport Policy Pub Date : 2025-02-03 DOI:10.1016/j.tranpol.2025.02.003

Wenjian Jia , Zhuanglin Ma , Yangyang Zhao , Mingjie Luo

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Abstract

Although the factors influencing electric vehicle (EV) adoption intention have been studied extensively, the impact of EV perception remains less clear. This study aims to uncover the effects of EV perception—comprising environmental benefits, instrumental attributes, and incentive policies—on EV adoption intention. A multiple indicator multiple causes (MIMIC) model is developed based on an EV adoption survey conducted in China. Model results indicate that all three dimensions of EV perception significantly influence adoption intention. Moreover, EV perception mediates the relationship between adoption intention and both environmental concern and government efforts, emphasizing its pivotal role in EV adoption decisions. The study also reveals significant socio-demographic variations in EV perception, suggesting the need for targeted marketing and educational campaigns to boost EV adoption. These findings advance the understanding of EV perception in shaping adoption intentions and provide practical implications for policymakers and EV manufacturers.

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Transport Policy Multiple-

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12.10

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10.30%

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282

期刊介绍： Transport Policy is an international journal aimed at bridging the gap between theory and practice in transport. Its subject areas reflect the concerns of policymakers in government, industry, voluntary organisations and the public at large, providing independent, original and rigorous analysis to understand how policy decisions have been taken, monitor their effects, and suggest how they may be improved. The journal treats the transport sector comprehensively, and in the context of other sectors including energy, housing, industry and planning. All modes are covered: land, sea and air; road and rail; public and private; motorised and non-motorised; passenger and freight.