Effect of Policies to Accelerate the Adoption of Battery Electric Vehicles in Finland

Effect of Policies to Accelerate the Adoption of Battery Electric Vehicles in Finland—A Delphi Study

Published:2024-01-12 Issue:1 Volume:4 Page:67-92
ISSN:2673-7590
Container-title:Future Transportation
language:en
Short-container-title:Future Transportation

Author:

Nair Sheba¹^ORCID,Viri Riku¹^ORCID,Mäkinen Johanna¹,Pöllänen Markus¹^ORCID,Liimatainen Heikki¹,O’Hern Steve²³^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Transport Research Centre Verne, Tampere University, FI-33014 Tampere, Finland

2. Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK

3. Accident Research Centre, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia

Abstract

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transport contribute significantly to climate change. Some of the transport policies with the greatest potential to mitigate climate change are related to zero-emission vehicles. This study aimed to analyse the different factors, and their importance, influencing purchase decisions for battery electric vehicles (BEV). Experts’ perceptions were collected with a Delphi study consisting of a two-round survey to assess factors that would increase the probability of a petrol- or diesel-car owner purchasing a BEV in Finland in the year 2025. Increasing the possibilities for home charging and the provision of a purchase subsidy were seen as the most important factors. Public fast charging and the difference in use costs between current technology vehicles and BEVs were also recognised as important factors. Existing systems of financial instruments and policies must be constantly evaluated and updated due to the evolving BEV industry.

Funder

Kone Foundation

LIFE Programme of the European Union

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

General Medicine

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7590/4/1/5/pdf

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