EV drivers’ willingness to accept smart charging: Measuring preferences of potential adopters
Journal
Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment
ISSN
1361-9209
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2022-08
Author(s)
Abstract
The increasing convergence of the mobility and electricity sectors creates many opportunities and challenges around electric vehicle (EV) charging. It is a large interest of the industry to gain EV drivers’ consent for smart charging to facilitate the smooth integration of EVs into the electricity grid and maximize the miles driven on renewable power. This study assesses the preferences of potential adopters of smart charging solutions. Employing a choice experiment, this study measures the extent to which and under which conditions EV drivers are willing to adjust the charging location, duration, and charging mode. Based on a sample of 202 current and potential EV drivers, a total of 6′240 experimental decisions for different smart charging offers were analyzed. The results reveal crucial insights into the preference structure of current and potential EV drivers. Based on these findings, this study offers recommendations for providers of smart charging to win early adopters.
Funding(s)
SCCER Mobility
Language
English
Keywords
Smart chargingVehicle-to-gridVehicle-to-XChoice experimentConsumer preferencesPotential adopters
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
HSG Profile Area
SoM - Business Innovation
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Elsevier Science
Volume
109
Division(s)
Contact Email Address
merla.kubli@unisg.ch
Eprints ID
269285