The Impact of Environmental Policies and Usage Expectations on Residents' Intention to Purchase New Energy Vehicles in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Keywords:
Environmental Policies and Usage Expectation, Purchase Intention, New Energy VehiclesAbstract
New energy vehicles are emerging as a sustainable alternative to reduce gasoline consumption and emissions in the transportation sector. To address environmental challenges, governments worldwide have introduced a range of policies to promote the production and adoption of new energy vehicles (NEVs). However, some policies may require updates and modifications to meet consumers' changing demands and the NEV industry's performance that matches consumer expectations. Utilizing an innovative online questionnaire, this study investigates the impact of environmental policy and usage expectations on NEV sales in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and its relationship with consumer purchase intention. The hypotheses were tested using data from 402 respondents in China. The results of this study highlight the role of government policy, perceived usefulness, and perceived ease of use in influencing consumers' purchase intention on NEVs.References
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