Monte Carlo simulated data for multi-criteria selection of city and compact electric vehicles in Poland

Abstract

The data presented in this article describes a multi-criteria decision problem, where 13 criteria and 14 alternatives have been taken into account, consisting in the selection of an electric vehicle. The data set contains: (1) the parameters of the electric vehicles concerned included in the alternative performance model, (2) the weights of the criteria for assessing the vehicles, preference functions and thresholds constituting the preference model, (3) the overall performances and rankings of the alternatives (electric vehicles concerned). The data on vehicle parameters were collected from reports, catalogues and websites of car manufacturers and then processed into a decision table. In turn, data constituting various random preference models were generated using the Monte Carlo method. The overall performances and ranks of the alternatives were obtained using the MCDA (multi-criteria decision aid) method called NEAT F-PROMETHEE (New Easy Approach To Fuzzy Preference Ranking Organization METHod for Enrichment Evaluation), based on the performance model (decision table) and individual preference models. By linking vehicle parameters, preference models and vehicle rankings, the data allow, among other things, determining the impact of the preference model (weights of criteria, preference functions, thresholds) on the obtained vehicle rankings. The data also allow determining the probability of individual vehicles taking a specific position in the ranking on the basis of vehicle parameters, and regardless of the preferences of decision makers. Therefore, the data presented are valuable for practitioners and theorists dealing with electric vehicles and management, and in particular decision support. In the context of decision support, this data is also valuable to consumers considering the purchase of an electric vehicle, electric vehicle manufacturers, and dealers because it indicates the vehicles with the greatest market potential and user acceptance. This fact was confirmed by the research article entitled “Multi-criteria approach to stochastic and fuzzy uncertainty in the selection of electric vehicles with high social acceptance” [1] linked to this data article.