Economic Affairs
  • Year: 2024
  • Volume: 69
  • Issue: 2

Factors driving consumers to purchase an electric vehicle in Telangana state, India

  • Author:
  • Shathaboina Raju1,*, Mohmed Ali2, V. Rama Chandra Murthy3, Y. Bhasker Rao4
  • Total Page Count: 9
  • Published Online: Mar 3, 2025
  • Page Number: 883 to 891

1EVA Business School, REVA University, Bangalore, India

2Department of Business Management, Vaagdevi Institute of Management Sciences, India

3Department of Business Management, Vaagdevi Engineering College, India

4Department of Business Management, Vaagdevi Institute of Management Sciences, Warangal, Telangana, India

*Corresponding author: rajushathaboinal984@gmail.com (ORCID ID: 0000-0001-6317-8293)

Online published on 3 March, 2025.

Abstract

This study aims to identify and analyze the key factors influencing consumers’ decisions to purchase electric vehicles (EVs) in Telangana State, India. By examining these factors, the study seeks to provide insights into the motivations behind EV adoption and contribute to a better understanding of the EV market dynamics in the region. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining both quantitative and qualitative research methods. The study revealed several significant factors driving consumers to purchase EVs in Telangana State. Key findings include the importance of financial incentives provided by the government, growing awareness of environmental issues, increasing availability of charging infrastructure, and the potential for long-term cost savings due to lower operating and maintenance costs. Consumers also expressed concerns related to limited driving range, initial purchase price, the availability of charging stations and brand image.

⓿ The findings of this study have important implications for policymakers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders in the EV ecosystem. Policymakers can use the insights to develop effective strategies to promote EV adoption.

Keywords

Brand image, Electric vehicle, Environmental pollution, Ecological, EV adoption, Purchase decision