Comparative analysis of public and expert perceptions of electrified vehicles in the European Union.

ABSTRACT: The transition to electric vehicles is widely regarded as an effective measure to combat climate change, and its success will utterly depend on the willingness of consumers to shift to this technology, making it essential to examine public perception when designing supportive policies. Nonetheless, public perception can be biased by multiple factors such as fake news, prejudices and misgivings, leading to a significant divergence from the views of experts in the transportation field. This paper examines the differences between the views of these two groups on electric vehicles, with a specific focus on the current perception in the European Union. The research adopts a two-fold approach, starting with an empirical driving study, followed by a series of focus group discussions with transpor

SUBMITTER: Mourtzouchou A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12214769 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature