In spite of the purported positive environmental consequences of electrifying the light duty vehicle fleet, the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in use is still insignificant. One reason for the modest adoption figures is that the mass acceptance of EVs to a large extent is reliant on consumers’ perception of EVs. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the drivers for and barriers against consumer adoption of plug-in EVs, as well as an overview of the theoretical perspectives that have been utilized for understanding consumer intentions and adoption behavior towards EVs. In addition, we identify gaps and limitations in existing research and suggest areas in which future research would be able to contribute.


    Access

    Download


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Advances in consumer electric vehicle adoption research: A review and research agenda


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2014


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



    Classification :

    DDC:    380
    RVK:    ZO 0001




    Research on Electric Vehicle Mobility: A Bibliometric Review and Research Agenda

    Varghese, Ann Mary / Paul, Justin / Pradhan, Rudra Prakash | Elsevier | 2025

    Free access

    Consumer preferences for business models in electric vehicle adoption

    Liao, Fanchao / Molin, Eric / Timmermans, Harry et al. | British Library Online Contents | 2019


    Electric Vehicle Adoption in Germany: Current Knowledge and Future Research

    Plötz, Patrick / Dütschke, Elisabeth | Springer Verlag | 2020


    Understanding Consumer Adoption of Light-Duty Electric Vehicles: An Interdisciplinary Literature Review

    Dcosta, Jeronimo / Graul, Antje R. H. / Hasnat, Sajid Bin | Transportation Research Record | 2024