System capacities and implementation challenges in Germany's electric vehicle policy mix: an actor-centered review of the policy mix

Lea Gathen, Paul Upham and Jens Newig

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2025, vol. 218, issue C

Abstract: Situated within the framework of sociotechnical transitions, this study analyzes the implementation of national e-mobility policy in Germany through the lens of actors operating across seven key fields. By integrating a policy mix analysis with empirical data from expert interviews, we explore how system challenges are perceived and negotiated. Using a sociotechnical transitions framework, we explore gaps in the current policy mix and advocate for a more integrated approach to address systemic deficiencies. The findings emphasize the role of intermediary actors in policy implementation and contribute to SDG 9 by identifying pathways to strengthen infrastructure and innovation in sustainable mobility.

Keywords: Governance of sociotechnical transitions; EV policy; Electric vehicles; Policy implementation; Policy mix; SDG 9 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2025.115787

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