Abstract:

The study examines battery electric vehicle (BEV) usage and ownership characteristics in New York, focusing on the impact of vehicle utilization on pollution damages and their spatial variation. It also examines factors influencing BEV usage, estimating the electricity price elasticity of BEV mileage. The findings suggest that a 10% increase in residential electricity prices reduces BEV mileage by 1%, but responsiveness decreases as public charging stations become available, where prices are often decoupled from electricity costs. This research highlights the potential impact of electric utilities on transportation outcomes in the future.