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Factors affecting acceptance of electric two-wheelers in India: A discrete choice survey
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Abstract Government of India has adopted policies to grow the share of electric vehicles (EVs) to ‘de-carbonize’ India's transport sector and reduce import dependence for oil. For the lower-middle income economy two-wheelers play a significant role in the private vehicle market. This paper focuses on the effectiveness of some of the demand incentives; roles of infrastructure, market visibility; and peer effects on acceptance of electric two-wheelers in India. It utilizes a discrete choice survey to collect responses from Indian residents. Respondents in six different choice scenarios chose between two categories of petrol vehicles and an EV. Results from the random-parameter logit model indicate that price, refueling time, availability of infrastructure, vehicle taxes, and fuel prices are significant determinants of two-wheeler choice. Further, estimates suggest that consumers are willing-to-pay INR 567 to save in fuel cost by INR 1 per 100 kms, INR 997 for every percentage point reduction in taxes, INR 316 to save an additional minute of charging time, and INR 879 to increase the charging infrastructure by an additional percentage point. Government policies involving price subsidies, preferential tax treatments and improvements in infrastructure should continue. Differential pricing of petrol and electricity can also make electric two-wheelers more attractive.
Highlights Stated discrete choice survey on electric two-wheeler preference in India. Infrastructure development is imperative to promote electric vehicles. Differential tax treatments and fuel pricing can be favorable for demand. Purchase subsidies help in bridging price gap and boost demand. Long-term cost savings by electric vehicles should be promoted to boost demand.
Factors affecting acceptance of electric two-wheelers in India: A discrete choice survey
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7023-9293
Abstract Government of India has adopted policies to grow the share of electric vehicles (EVs) to ‘de-carbonize’ India's transport sector and reduce import dependence for oil. For the lower-middle income economy two-wheelers play a significant role in the private vehicle market. This paper focuses on the effectiveness of some of the demand incentives; roles of infrastructure, market visibility; and peer effects on acceptance of electric two-wheelers in India. It utilizes a discrete choice survey to collect responses from Indian residents. Respondents in six different choice scenarios chose between two categories of petrol vehicles and an EV. Results from the random-parameter logit model indicate that price, refueling time, availability of infrastructure, vehicle taxes, and fuel prices are significant determinants of two-wheeler choice. Further, estimates suggest that consumers are willing-to-pay INR 567 to save in fuel cost by INR 1 per 100 kms, INR 997 for every percentage point reduction in taxes, INR 316 to save an additional minute of charging time, and INR 879 to increase the charging infrastructure by an additional percentage point. Government policies involving price subsidies, preferential tax treatments and improvements in infrastructure should continue. Differential pricing of petrol and electricity can also make electric two-wheelers more attractive.
Highlights Stated discrete choice survey on electric two-wheeler preference in India. Infrastructure development is imperative to promote electric vehicles. Differential tax treatments and fuel pricing can be favorable for demand. Purchase subsidies help in bridging price gap and boost demand. Long-term cost savings by electric vehicles should be promoted to boost demand.
Factors affecting acceptance of electric two-wheelers in India: A discrete choice survey
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7023-9293
Abstract Government of India has adopted policies to grow the share of electric vehicles (EVs) to ‘de-carbonize’ India's transport sector and reduce import dependence for oil. For the lower-middle income economy two-wheelers play a significant role in the private vehicle market. This paper focuses on the effectiveness of some of the demand incentives; roles of infrastructure, market visibility; and peer effects on acceptance of electric two-wheelers in India. It utilizes a discrete choice survey to collect responses from Indian residents. Respondents in six different choice scenarios chose between two categories of petrol vehicles and an EV. Results from the random-parameter logit model indicate that price, refueling time, availability of infrastructure, vehicle taxes, and fuel prices are significant determinants of two-wheeler choice. Further, estimates suggest that consumers are willing-to-pay INR 567 to save in fuel cost by INR 1 per 100 kms, INR 997 for every percentage point reduction in taxes, INR 316 to save an additional minute of charging time, and INR 879 to increase the charging infrastructure by an additional percentage point. Government policies involving price subsidies, preferential tax treatments and improvements in infrastructure should continue. Differential pricing of petrol and electricity can also make electric two-wheelers more attractive.
Highlights Stated discrete choice survey on electric two-wheeler preference in India. Infrastructure development is imperative to promote electric vehicles. Differential tax treatments and fuel pricing can be favorable for demand. Purchase subsidies help in bridging price gap and boost demand. Long-term cost savings by electric vehicles should be promoted to boost demand.
Factors affecting acceptance of electric two-wheelers in India: A discrete choice survey
Chakraborty, Rahul (author) / Chakravarty, Sujoy (author)
Transport Policy ; 132 ; 27-41
2022-12-12
15 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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