Willingness to pay for photovoltaic solar cells equipped electric cars
Cities globally are moving toward electrified public and private transport. Metropolitan areas are now seeking ways to mitigate emission and are heading towards sustainable ways of using clean/green energy sources by integrating and implementing new technology and science innovations into the transport systems.
Our researchers have been exploring consumer preferences for installing photovoltaic solar cells on electric vehicles.
1,900 individuals from eight major cities in Australia gave us insights into their willingness-to-pay for different features of electric vehicles and the solar panel add-on.
On average consumers are willing to pay a premium of $18.13 on purchase price for every daily additional kilometre in driving range generated by solar panels.
This study informs policymakers and industries about the feasibility of such an emerging technology.
Paper: Ghasri M; Ardeshiri A; Ekins-Daukes NJ; Rashidi T, (2021), Willingness to pay for photovoltaic solar cells equipped electric vehicles. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 133. doi:10.1016/j.trc.2021.103433
For more information about this project please contact:-
Dr Milad Ghasrikhouzani
Email: m.ghasri@unsw.edu.au
Associate Professor N.J. Ekins-Daukes
Email: nekins@unsw.edu.au
Associate Professor Taha Hossein Rashidi
Email: rashidi@unsw.edu.au
