The destiny of the electric vehicle (EV) marketplace will depend upon the behaviour of potential buyers and on how emerging markets allow EVs to be perceived as a mobility solution to the externalities generated by internal combustion (IC) vehicles. To this end it is important to ascertain the role played by psychological factors, along with instrumental attributes, especially among younger adults (future purchasers) in not yet mature markets. Our paper analyses and models the propensity to purchase an EV with respect to an equivalent IC vehicle. It contributes to the existing literature investigating younger adults’ behaviour in an emerging market, focusing on the role of attitudes and perceptions. A stated preferences survey, built on real commercial scenarios (Renault ZOE vs Renault Clio), was designed and disseminated at the University of Cordoba (Argentina). Respondent behaviour was modelled within the random utility paradigm. First, heterogeneity among users was investigated through mixed multinomial logit formulation; The role of psycho-attitudinal factors was then explored through the specification of hybrid choice models with latent variables. Estimation results indicate the significant role of attitudes and perceptions in emerging markets.


    Access

    Check access

    Check availability in my library

    Order at Subito €


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Adoption of electric vehicles by young adults in an emerging market: a case study from Argentina


    Additional title:

    TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND TECHNOLOGY
    S. DE LUCA ET AL.


    Contributors:
    de Luca, S. (author) / Storani, F. (author) / Bruno, F. (author) / Di Pace, R. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    2024-02-17


    Size :

    32 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




    Consumer structure in the emerging market for electric vehicles: Identifying market segments using cluster analysis

    Morton, Craig / Anable, Jillian / Nelson, John D. | Taylor & Francis Verlag | 2017


    Adoption of electric vehicles: An empirical study of consumers’ intentions

    Apurva Pamidimukkala / Sharareh Kermanshachi / Jay Michael Rosenberger et al. | DOAJ | 2024

    Free access



    Factors influencing fleet manager adoption of electric vehicles

    Sierzchula, William | Online Contents | 2014