Technology advancement: Factors influencing the adoption of Electric Vehicles in India

Abstract

The technological advancements in the transportation sector has significantly contributed to the nation's growth, but also immensely contributed to the greenhouse gases and air pollution. This air pollution has become a severe threat to the mankind. So in this context, the introduction of non-polluting vehicles has gained significance which led to the introduction of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in India. Even though the EVs are in market, the acceptance by the customers are less compared to the conventional vehicles. Therefore, this study gains significance in finding out the factors which affect the adoption of electric vehicles in India. Some of the factors/ barriers explored from the literature for the adoption of EVs are socio-technical barriers like EV battery range limitations, less number of charging stations, improper government policies, sustainability, user reactions, demographic factors etc. Statistical methods can be used to identify the effect of each factor in adoption. Qualitative and quantitative tools can be used for the analysis of the case. Thus the identification of key factors/ barriers and corresponding actions can be taken for the effective adoption of electric vehicles.