Assessing Economic and Infrastructure Constraints on Electric Vehicle Purchase Decisions: A Demographic-Moderated Analysis in Emerging Markets

Haitham M. Alzoubi (), Muhammad Turki Alshurideh (), Shehadeh Mofleh Al-Gharaibeh (), Khaled Omar Mohammad Al-Shyaab (), Barween Al Kurdi (), Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti (), Gouher Ahmed (), Abdallah Q. Bataineh () and Enass Khalil Alquqa ()
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Haitham M. Alzoubi: School of Business, Skyline University College, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Muhammad Turki Alshurideh: Department of Marketing, School of Business, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
Shehadeh Mofleh Al-Gharaibeh: Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Khaled Omar Mohammad Al-Shyaab: Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan
Barween Al Kurdi: Department of Marketing, School of Business, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti: Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Gouher Ahmed: School of Business, Skyline University College, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Abdallah Q. Bataineh: Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
Enass Khalil Alquqa: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 2025, vol. 15, issue 3, 471-485

Abstract: Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is gaining global attention; however, economic and infrastructure barriers remain critical challenges in emerging markets. This study examines the impact of economic constraints (high purchase costs, maintenance expenses, and spare parts availability) and infrastructure limitations (Charging Infrastructure Availability, charging time, and spare parts supply chain inefficiencies) on EV purchase decisions in Jordan. The study further investigates the moderating role of demographics (age, gender, and education level) in shaping consumer responses to these constraints. The research employed Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) as a quantitative method to examine data obtained from Jordanian EV consumer prospects. The adoption of EVs depends heavily on economic and infrastructure factors where infrastructure play a dominant role. The demographic characteristics determine how consumers handle obstacles that prevent them from adopting electric vehicles. The research enhances theoretical EV adoption frameworks through economic and infrastructure analysis combined with demographic variables which improves our understanding of purchase choices in developing markets. The implementation of policy needs to concentrate on building charging infrastructure along with supply chain optimization and targeted incentives for different groups of people. The research provides strategic guidance for policy makers as well as businesses and industry stakeholders to accelerate sustainable transportation adoption in emerging market settings.

Keywords: Electric Vehicle Adoption; Economic Constraints; Infrastructure Limitation; Purchase Intention (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.32479/ijeep.19381

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