An in-depth examination of electric vehicle incentives: Consumer heterogeneity and changing response over time

Jenn, Alan; Lee, Jae Hyun; Hardman, Scott; Tal, Gil

doi:10.1016/j.tra.2019.11.004

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“…Surveys of PEV buyers, stated preference studies with the general population, and studies analyzing PEV sales all show that incentives are important in encouraging buyers to purchase PEVs [29]. However, high-income buyers would purchase PEVs regardless of incentive availability [11], while lower income buyers' purchase decisions are more dependent on incentives [30,31]. Despite this, recipients of incentives are predominantly high-income buyers in predominantly white communities [32].…”

Section: Electric Vehicle Buyersmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This program improved the equitable distribution of incentives, and other regions could consider implementing similar incentive designs to ensure funding is preserved for those that need it, rather than high-income buyers who would purchase an electric vehicle anyway [11]. Introducing purchase price caps and income caps early in PEV market penetration may be beneficial since early buyers' purchase decisions are less reliant on incentives than later buyers [31]. Both the Clean Cars 4 All and CVRP programs frequently experience funding shortages and cannot provide incentives due to the cyclical nature of funding.…”

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A perspective on equity in the transition to electric vehicle

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Fleming

Kare

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MIT Science Policy Review

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Since the recent introduction of electric vehicles began in 2008-2010, 80 different electric vehicle models and close to 2 million electric vehicles have been sold in the US. The need to commercialize electric vehicles meant research and policy has so far focused on how to establish the early electric vehicle market. The newness of electric vehicles, their high upfront cost, the need for charging access, and other issues meant equity has been overlooked. As regions progress toward goals of 100% electric vehicle sales, research and policy should consider how to establish a more equitable electric vehicle market so that the benefits of electrification are experienced by all and so that low-income households are not imposed with higher transportation costs.

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Section: Electric Vehicle Buyersmentioning

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A perspective on equity in the transition to electric vehicle

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Fleming

Kare

et al. 2021

MIT Science Policy Review

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“…Early adopters are crucial to creating the positive "word of mouth" praise that boosts the commercial fortunes of new technologies. Once PEV commercialization proceeds beyond the early adopters, it becomes more important for the PEV to have a tangible value proposition related to a household's transport needs [14].…”

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Consumer Adoption of Plug-In Electric Vehicles in Selected Countries

Graham

Brungard

2021

Future Transportation

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The transition to plug-in electric vehicles is examined from the consumer’s perspective. Since risk-averse consumers perceive disadvantages as well as advantages, consumers are reluctant to choose electric propulsion without significant nudges from the government. Norway, California, Germany and China are analyzed to determine why and how electric vehicles are promoted by public policies. Each jurisdiction has accomplished rates of electric-vehicle penetration that are far above the global average. This success is largely attributed to various policies which range from vehicle mandates, producer and/or consumer subsidies, or taxation in respective regions—otherwise PEVs remain relatively unappealing to risk-averse consumers. Demand and supply side policies have been effective tools in spurring adoption of the new electric propulsion system. Norway is one notable jurisdiction that has PEV penetration exceeding 80% of new vehicle sales despite no supply side incentives. Germany has recently surpassed California and China in PEV penetration rate, though all three jurisdictions exceeded 10 percent by 2020 or early 2021. Research is recommended to identify ways to encourage consumer adoption of electric vehicles.

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“…It seems that despite the existence of incentives to support electromobility, and governments working on such solutions in many others, competition with conventionally powered vehicles is difficult. Consequently, it is expected that the diffusion of cars with an alternative drive other than internal combustion engine will largely depend on subsidies for their purchase or other forms of financial gratification, such as tax reduction [42] or exemption from parking fees in zero-emissivity zones [43]. Adler et al [44] examined the purchasing preferences for natural gas and hybrid vehicles (NEVs) in California, CA, USA.…”

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Key Factors of Development of Electromobility AMONG Microentrepreneurs: A Case Study from Poland

Skowrońska-Szmer

Kowalska-Pyzalska

2021

Energies

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Microentrepreneurs contribute to the growth of electromobility, and hence to sustainable transport, by the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles (AFV). This article attempts to identify key factors that may affect the growth of interest in AFV among microentrepreneurs. To find the key factors, data from 181 Polish microenterprises was collected and analyzed by means of the factor analysis. The results showed that in contrary to the popular opinion, it is not the price of the car that is crucial for its purchase, but the information that leads to knowledge about technical and utility values, and to legal and economic predictability.

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An in-depth examination of electric vehicle incentives: Consumer heterogeneity and changing response over time

Cited by 53 publications

References 24 publications

A perspective on equity in the transition to electric vehicle

A perspective on equity in the transition to electric vehicle

Consumer Adoption of Plug-In Electric Vehicles in Selected Countries

Key Factors of Development of Electromobility AMONG Microentrepreneurs: A Case Study from Poland

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