Electric vehicles adoption: A systematic review (2016-2020)

Author(s)

Machado, Pedro Gerber ; Teixeira, Ana Carolina Rodrigues ; dos Santos, Edmilson Moutinho ; Mouette, Dominique

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT; v. 12, n. 5, p. 20-pg., 2023-05-11.

Abstract

Aiming to diversify the energy matrix, mainly regarding the transport sector, electric vehicles have been used as an option to reduce emissions. Despite many advantages of this technology, such as zero operational GHG emission, better energy efficiency compared to conventional vehicles, and low maintenance costs, the purchase cost is still high in several countries, compromising their adoption by many customers. In this context, this paper aims to evaluate the factors that impact electric vehicles (EV) adoption. A systematic review was conducted considering peer-reviewed papers published in English from 2016 to 2020, and results were separated into clusters to enable the assessment. The main factors found in the literature that most impacted EV market diffusion negatively were the purchase price and the risks related to the market infancy, while subjective norm, perceived behavior, prior knowledge and experience with EV and government incentives influenced EV adoption positively.This article is categorized under:Human and Social Dimensions > Behavioral ScienceCities and Transportation > Electric MobilityEnergy and Power Systems > Electrification (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 14/50279-4 - Brasil Research Centre for Gas Innovation
• Grantee: Julio Romano Meneghini
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research Centers in Engineering Program
• FAPESP's process: 19/09242-3 - Assessment of low carbon energy scenarios, impacts on public health and contributions to 2030 agenda
• Grantee: Ana Carolina Rodrigues Teixeira
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
• FAPESP's process: 20/15230-5 - Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Innovation - RCG2I
• Grantee: Julio Romano Meneghini
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research Centers in Engineering Program