EV drivers' willingness to accept smart charging: Measuring preferences of potential adopters

The increasing convergence of the mobility and electricity sectors creates many opportunities and challenges around electric vehicle (EV) charging. It is a large interest of the industry to gain EV drivers' consent for smart charging to facilitate the smooth integration of EVs into the electricity grid and maximize the miles driven on renewable power. This study assesses the preferences of potential adopters of smart charging solutions. Employing a choice experiment, this study mea-sures the extent to which and under which conditions EV drivers are willing to adjust the charging location, duration, and charging mode. Based on a sample of 202 current and potential EV drivers, a total of 6'40 experimental decisions for different smart charging offers were analyzed. The results reveal crucial insights into the preference structure of current and potential EV drivers. Based on these findings, this study offers recommendations for providers of smart charging to win early adopters.

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This study assesses the preferences of potential adopters of smart charging solutions. It measures the extent to which and under which conditions EV drivers are willing to adjust the charging location, duration, and charging mode. The results offer recommendations for providers of smart charging to win early adopters.