Voltage variations: Unraveling electric vehicle appeal in urban vs. rural areas

IF 6 1区经济学 Q1 URBAN STUDIES

Cities Pub Date : 2025-02-16 DOI:10.1016/j.cities.2025.105815

Elena Higueras-Castillo , Katrin Zulauf , Manuel Alonso Dos Santos , Francisco Liébana-Cabanillas , Ralf Wagner

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Abstract

This study investigated the influence of residence location (urban/rural) on the perceived value factors and emotions shaping consumer intentions toward electric vehicle adoption. Using a quantitative approach, the research surveyed urban and rural residents to examine the impact of quality, emotional, price, social, and green value considerations on adoption intentions. Data were collected from 847 respondents. The findings reveal distinct variations between urban and rural settings in the significance and impact of perceived value factors on the intention to purchase electric vehicles. Emotional aspects weighed more heavily among rural residents, while urban counterparts emphasized price and social value. Furthermore, the study highlights a stronger correlation between attitude and intention among urban consumers. This research suggests a more tailored approach in formulating strategies and interventions, contributing to the understanding of consumer behavior in diverse residential environments.

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本研究调查了居住地（城市/农村）对影响消费者电动汽车采用意愿的感知价值因素和情感的影响。研究采用定量方法，对城市和农村居民进行了调查，以研究质量、情感、价格、社会和绿色价值因素对采用意愿的影响。研究收集了 847 名受访者的数据。研究结果表明，城市和农村居民在感知价值因素对购买电动汽车意向的重要性和影响方面存在明显差异。农村居民更看重情感因素，而城市居民则强调价格和社会价值。此外，研究还强调了城市消费者的态度与购买意向之间更强的相关性。这项研究建议在制定战略和干预措施时采用更有针对性的方法，从而有助于了解不同居住环境中的消费者行为。

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Cities URBAN STUDIES-

CiteScore

11.20

自引率

9.00%

发文量

517

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