Tailoring policies to stimulate electric vehicle adoption

Electric vehicles (EV) are deemed a critical component to address the decarbonisation of road transport systems. However, the heterogeneous rate of EV adoption across geographies, coupled with observed or perceived slowdowns in consumer market acceptance, has raised concerns about this technology transition.

New research by the Bennett Institute benchmarks the policy roadmaps of leading countries in EV adoption, as well as those of countries where EV adoption is accelerating or expected to accelerate in the near term. The research presents this approach in the context of a case study on developing an EV adoption policy roadmap tailored to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The methodology employed provides a framework for policymakers in any geography seeking to advance EV adoption.

The conclusions highlight that benchmarking international best practices is essential when developing an EV policy roadmap tailored to a specific country, such as the United Arab Emirates. The work outlines the importance of establishing necessary infrastructure, particularly for EV charging, alongside the importance of user awareness and education programs that are both tailored to local contexts and adaptable to global best practices.

This approach underscores the potential for policymakers to create robust, enduring strategies that accelerate EV adoption globally.

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Benchmarking and tailoring electric vehicle policies to stimulate adoption

Authors: Joao M. Uratani, Darrick Evensen, Benjamin K. Sovacool, Steve Griffiths

Funding:

This work was supported by the UAE Ministry of the Interior