Analyzing the Role of Fast Charging Infrastructure on EV Adoption in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings: An Analysis Using Structural Equation Modelling

This study examines the impact of charging infrastructure on electric vehicle (EV) adoption, focusing on the utilization of Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFCs) among residents of multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) and non-MURBs in the City of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Using structural equation modelling, three models were tested to determine how attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control influence EV adoption and DCFC utilization. Data were gathered through an online survey of 2,599 respondents. The findings show that the use of DCFC positively impacts the intention to adopt EVs, however, attitudes toward EVs appear to have a higher influence on the intention to adopt an EV, particularly among MURB residents. For DCFC utilization, perceived behavioural control emerges as a key factor, having a dominant effect on MURB and non-MURB residents. The study emphasizes the need for targeted interventions to increase attitudes and perceived behavioural control among MURB and non-MURB residents.

Author dc:creator

• Meza, Katherine, Matos

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Das, Runa, R

• School of environment and sustainability

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Identifier URI

https://doi.org/10.25316/IR-20367

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:null:10613/28801