Identification and analysis of social factors responsible for adoption of electric vehicles in India

Abstract

Environmental crisis and energy security concerns have forced researchers to look for a cleaner mode of transportation. Rigorous efforts are on to make electric vehicles (EVs) feasible for commercial use in terms of technological advancements and economic viability. Despite being among the top automobile manufacturing countries in the world, the adoption rate of EVs in India has been poor. There is a need to understand the social acceptability and sustainability of EVs. To bridge this gap, the present study identifies the social factors responsible for slow adoption of EVs in India. The results may help in orienting the manufacturers and decision makers towards faster adoption of EVs. This study will assist researchers to get a better understanding of the factors responsible for slow adoption of EVs in India. The Government of India could benefit in its goal to achieve its ambitious target projected in the FAME India scheme.