Factors Influencing Purchase Intention for Battery Electric Vehicles: A Systematic Literature Review

HRMARS - With the seriousness of environmental pollution, the transportation industry is paying more and more attention to the transformation of traditional fuel vehicles to electric vehicles. In recent years, the sales of electric vehicles have risen steadily, but the market share is still insufficient. This study aims to expand the market scope of battery electric vehicles in the future by investigating the factors influencing the purchase intention of battery electric vehicles. Based on systematic literature review, this paper analyzes 30 articles published between 2014 and 2023. The antecedents are divided into six categories: battery electric vehicle characteristics, psychological factors, personal characteristics, environmental factors, socio-demographic factors, battery electric vehicle related policies. The main influencing factors are discussed, and finally, the directions and recommendations for future research are pointed out, while providing clues for enterprises and governments to formulate effective policies to achieve effective and rapid transformation.