Behavioral Determinants of Electric Vehicle Adoption in India: A Systematic Review for Sustainable Mobility Transitions

This study provides a critical analysis of the factors that determine behavior related to the adoption of electric passenger cars (EVs) in India. This study covers the period during which the nation is transitioning to sustainable transportation. This research synthesizes 30 high-impact empirical studies published from 2010 to 2024. These studies were from Scopus Q1 journals and ABDC A-rank journals. This review bases its analysis on established theories of behavior. These include the Technology Acceptance Model, Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), and Theory of Planned Behavior. The analysis included drivers and behavioral factors, including attitudinal orientation, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and infrastructure readiness, as well as trust, risk perception, economic incentives, and demographic moderators. A critical aspect of this review is that it explains the imperativeness of a complete consumer education policy framework. It also underlines pedagogical approaches that will have to consider the sociocultural and economic realities of India. All these policy actions have the focus of bridging the difference that exists between actions of regulations and practical behaviors. Overall, these measures will help make up a complete decarbonization strategy in the transport sector in India.