Title: - An empirical study on consumer acceptance of electric vehicles in sub

urban areas of India: Evidences from Bangalore.

Objectives: -
1. To understand overall customer perception towards electric vehicles

2. To analyze attributes which determine customer perception towards electric

vehicles.

3. To Explore the challenges and opportunities in sub-urban areas of Bangalore

Questionnaire
Demographics:
1. Name

2. Age:

a) 20-30
b) 30-40
c) Bove 40

3. Occupation:

a) Private employee
b) Government employee
c) Student
d) Entreprenuer

4. Income Level:

a) Below 10 lakhs
b) Above 10 lakhs

5. Number of vehicles you own (2 wheelers and 4 wheelers)

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
e) more

6. Monthly fuel cost you spend

a) Below 3000
 b) 3000-5000
c) Above 5000

7. Do you have a pollution check for your vehicle?

a) Yes
b) No

8. Are you concerned about the deteriorating air quality globally?

1 – not at all concerned

2 – Slightly concerned
3 – Somewhat concerned
4 – Moderately concerned
5 – Extremely concerned

Factors effecting purchase decisions

1. What are the features you look for in electronic vehicles?

a) Speed – highly desirable, desirable, Neutral, undesirable, very undesirable

b) Charging time
c) Ease of use
d) Product design

2. Factors effecting buying decision

a) Purchase Price – Very Important,Important, neutral, unimportant, not at all imp

b) Subsidy of purchase
c) Coverage of charging stations
d) Driving range
e) Brand

3. Do you think India can provide necessary infrastructure facilities required for electronic vehicles?

1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree or disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree

4. Did you ever find any electronic charging station in Bangalore?

1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Always

5. Given both traditional fuel vehicles and electronic vehicles at similar cost, what would you prefer?

1. Electric vehicles
2. Fuel vehicles

6. Have you ever used an electronic vehicle till date?

1 – Never use
2 – Almost never
3 – Occasionally/Sometimes
4 – Almost every time
5 – Frequently use

5. How much are you aware of features of electric vehicles

1 – not at all aware

2 – Slightly aware
3 – Somewhat aware
4 – Moderately aware
5 – Extremely aware

Consumers view on adoption of EVs

1. Do you think we can see all electronic vehicles on road by 2025?

1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree or disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree

2.Do you think pollution created by fuel vehicles aggravate health problems?

1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree or disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree

3. What would you consider yourself as, in case of a change?

a) Early adopter
b) Sluggish

4. What are the brands you know, that are providing electric vehicles in India?
a) Tata
b) Mahindra
c) Hyundai
d) Hero
e) Ashok Leyland

5. Do you think Indian roads are an obstacle for adoption towards Electric Vehicles?
a) Yes
b) No