Abstract:

Climate change is driving global economies to adopt alternative fuel technology, such as electric vehicles (EVs), to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, barriers such as technological, infrastructure, and financial barriers hinder their adoption, despite well-intentioned policies and incentives.This study aims to develop a model that depicts the impact of the barriers on EV adoption. The model, developed and empirically validated with data collected from 733 respondents to a questionnaire survey, employed the structural equation modeling technique and revealed that of the four categories of barriers, only the environmental barriers are not significant. The outcomes of this study may aid policymakers in the development of effective transportation and energy policies and guide those responsible for designing EVs that fit the needs and demands of potential consumers.