Revealing the Adoption Factors of Electric Vehicles in Dubai
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2024-06
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The British University in Dubai (BUiD)
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Electric vehicles (EVs) have gained interest in the last decades, as a significant amount of people in Dubai depend on private vehicles. Hence, it is critical to consider public views regarding environmental concerns in the transportation industry. There were many factors related to the adoption of EVs, and this study specifically investigates the impact of economic factors, performance, and charging infrastructure on the willingness to adopt EVs. The study utilises a quantitative approach by conducting survey, and the structure of the questionnaire included three main components: the provision of background information on the participants, their perspectives on the factors influencing the purchase of EVs, and their general level of knowledge and awareness. The main objective is to identify the factors influencing consumer behaviour towards EV adoption in Dubai. By using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis, our findings indicate a significant association between the willingness to adopt EVs and several factors, including the performance characteristics and economic cost. Surprisingly, the research fails to provide enough evidence to prove the claim that the sufficient availability of charging infrastructure has a positive impact on the willingness to adopt EVs. This research provides significant insights into the dynamics of EV adoption in Dubai. It also offers strategic recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders to prioritise their focus on efforts that lead to encourage sustainable transportation practices and decrease carbon emissions in urban areas.
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electric vehicles, adoption factors, survey, quantitative research, Dubai