Adoption Barriers for Electric Vehicles: A Comprehensive Review

Electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly seen as a game changing solution for reducing carbon emissions in transportation, decreasing the reliance on fossil fuels, and promoting sustainable mobility in the long run. Despite significant technological advancements and supportive policies in numerous countries, the global adoption of EVs has fallen short of the expected targets. Various economic, technical, infrastructural, regulatory, and sociopsychological challenges impede widespread acceptance. This review integrates insights from the existing literature, market analyses, and technological assessments to provide a comprehensive understanding of the barriers to EV adoption. By exploring key issues such as cost challenges, battery technology constraints, gaps in charging infrastructure, policy inconsistencies, and consumer perception hurdles, this review identifies areas that require targeted interventions. This study also suggests potential strategies to accelerate EV adoption, providing valuable guidance for researchers, policymakers, manufacturers, and energy planners.