Canceled trips and modified routes: Electric vehicle user behavior in Ecuador

Abstract

While many studies have examined the variables driving electric vehicle (EV) adoption, little attention has been paid to the factors influencing daily decisions of EV users. This paper investigates the factors affecting canceled trips and modified routes among EV drivers in Ecuador, offering insights from a developing country context. Key variables, including range anxiety, perception of charging infrastructure, vehicle range, usage frequency, and sociodemographic characteristics, are analyzed. Using a negative binomial model on a sample of 1,249 EV users, the findings reveal that range anxiety and perception of charging infrastructure significantly influence both canceled trips and modified routes. Additionally, greater vehicle range and higher usage frequency reduce the likelihood of modifying routes or canceling trips. Gender also plays a role: men are less likely to cancel trips as vehicle range increases. These findings provide valuable policy insights.