A review of recent studies on the adoption of electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions

Abstract

Abstract Environmental hazards and climate change are serious concerns for humans, animals, and nature at present. Air pollution from the emissions of transport is one of the causes of the present situation. The carbon dioxide (CO2) and other emissions from internal combustion engine vehicles worsen the air quality to a great extent. The automobile sector in India is very crucial because of the large number of vehicles in urban and rural areas. The introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) was one of the possible solutions to controlling air pollution. This study reviews the recent literature on EV adoption in India and identifies the factors affecting the adoption. The recent articles on EV adoption are reviewed from the Web of Science and Scopus databases during 2023-2024. Financial factors, charging infrastructure, environmental concerns, social factors, etc., are the major factors identified. The identification of relevant factors affecting adoption can provide insights to manufacturers and marketers to concentrate their energies on improving adoption.