Consumer Adoption of Electric Vehicles: A Systematic Literature Review

Paweł Bryła (), Shuvam Chatterjee and Beata Ciabiada-Bryła
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Paweł Bryła: Department of International Marketing and Retailing, Faculty of International and Political Studies, University of Lodz, Narutowicza 59a, 90-131 Lodz, Poland
Shuvam Chatterjee: Doctoral School of Social Science, Faculty of Management, University of Lodz, Matejki 22/26, 90-297 Lodz, Poland
Beata Ciabiada-Bryła: Department of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lodz, Zeligowskiego 7/9, 90-752 Lodz, Poland

Energies, 2022, vol. 16, issue 1, 1-16

Abstract: Electric vehicle (EV) disposition may challenge serious environmental issues such as excessive dependence on oil, especially in the transport sector. Despite this understanding, the adoption intention has been disappointing to date. This review tries to present a comprehensive overview of the methodologies, theories, and variables used in 57 peer-reviewed articles published between 2015 and 2022 covering the main forms of consumer adoption of EVs, consisting of purchase as well as behavioral and usage intentions. Governments may stimulate consumer adoption of EVs with exemptions on roadway tolls, convenient access to charging infrastructures, and tax and economic incentives considering energy trading and vehicle sharing. Second, it is important to create intensive awareness revolving around the EV segment. Furthermore, respecting and understanding consumer preferences would also pave the way for the success of EV acceptance. Finally, consumers’ risk–benefit belief while adopting new technology will play a significant role in choosing an EV in the future, while the biggest barriers to adopting EV will be consumers’ lack of confidence in EV performance, safety standard measures, and range per charge.

Keywords: electric vehicle; technology adoption; sustainable mobility; systematic literature review; consumer behavior (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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