Open this publication in new window or tab >>2026 (English)In: World Electric Vehicle Journal, E-ISSN 2032-6653, Vol. 17, no 6Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
This study investigates the charging behaviors, routines, and perceptions of Swedish electric vehicle (EV) users who lack access to home charging, a group that remains underrepresented in the EV adoption literature. Based on an online survey of 250 EV users—primarily located in Gothenburg—respondents were divided into two groups: those with and those without home charging availability. Nearly half of the sample (47.6%) reported not having access to charging at home. Comparative analyses, including linear regression models, were conducted to examine differences in sociodemographic characteristics, charging patterns, and perceptions of public charging. While the two groups were similar in terms of age, gender, vehicle type, charging frequency, and minimum state of charge preferences, significant differences emerged in perceived convenience, distance, and freedom to charge. Users without home charging availability reported lower access to workplace charging and evaluated public charging as less convenient and less accessible. Charging behavior in both groups was primarily goal-oriented and triggered by minimum state of charge rather than spontaneous opportunities. The findings highlight the structural disadvantages faced by users without home charging and underline the importance of adapting public charging infrastructure and policy strategies to support a broader and more equitable transition to electric mobility
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
MDPI AG, 2026
Keywords
charging behavior, electric vehicle, home charging
National Category
Transport Systems and Logistics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:ri:diva-81990 (URN)10.3390/wevj17060305 (DOI)2-s2.0-105043132326 (Scopus ID)
Note
Funding text: This research was funded by the Swedish Innovation Agency Vinnova, grant number 2023-00778.
Funding details: VINNOVA, VINNOVA, (2023-00778); VINNOVA, VINNOVA
2026-07-162026-07-162026-07-16Bibliographically approved