Remedying driving range and refueling challenges in electric mobility: Consumer adoption of battery-swappable electric vehicles

Gibbson Adu-Gyamfi, Huaming Song, Emmanuel Nketiah, Bright Obuobi and Ammishaddai Kotey Djanie

Technology in Society, 2024, vol. 78, issue C

Abstract: Driving range (mileage) limitations and long charging times associated with electric vehicle (EV) usage have necessitated the emergence of battery-swappable electric vehicles (BSEV) for sustainable mobility. In enhancing BSEV proliferation, a thorough comprehension of consumer adoption is needed. Understanding consumer adoption or hesitancy of BSEV is important for environmental sustainability. Consequently, this study explores the adoption intention of BSEVs by extending an amalgamated technology acceptance model (TAM) and the innovation resistance theory (IRT) with knowledge. Using 552 responses obtained through a survey, hypotheses were assessed using a structural equation model (SEM). Results from the study expressed that the conceptual framework explained 70.2 % of the overall variance, better than the individual TAM (40.7 %) and IRT (20.2 %), as well as the integrated model (60.7 %). Perceived ease-of-use, attitude, and perceived usefulness were positive in influencing BSEV. Value barrier and usage barrier were negatively significant in influencing BSEV adoption intention. However, the barrier of risk was insignificant in affecting the adoption intention of BSEVs. Tradition and image barriers were negative in influencing attitude. Perceived usefulness and attitude were discovered as mediators. This research provides policymakers and stakeholders with apt recommendations to promote acceptance and mitigate BSEV adoption hesitancy.

Keywords: Electric vehicles; Battery swap technology; Sustainable mobility; Innovation resistance theory; Structural equation model; China (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102661

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