Publication: Consumer insights on EV policy towards accelerated adoption – Canberra case study

A paper published by Dr. Yuan Peng, Dr. Reza Fazeli, Mr. Wentao Ye and Distinguished Porfessor Xuemei Bai investigates consumer perspectives on electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Canberra, Australia—a city in the early stages of EV promotion (and the home city of the ARC Laureate Team).

The study found that Canberra residents show relatively strong awareness of the environmental benefits of EVs, and are aware of local incentives. Canberrans appear to know less about operational cost savings and lifecycle emissions. Furthermore, they express concerns over EV performance and cost-effectiveness, suggesting that recent technological progress has not yet translated into widespread consumer confidence. The paper emphasises the need of "a comprehensive local policy framework to facilitate EV uptake in emerging markets".

See the full publication for methodology as well as findings from supplementary dealer survey: link to publication.

Peng, Y., Fazeli, R., Ye, W., & Bai, X. (2025). Consumer insights on EV policy towards accelerated adoption – Canberra case study. Case Studies on Transport Policy, 21, 101540. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cstp.2025.101540

This research was supported by the Australian Research Council (grant

numbers LP210301290 and FL230100021).