Conceptualize the Drivers’ Intention Towards Electric 3-Wheelers for Delivery Services

Abstract

The intention of this research is to know the factors that influence the selection of an Electric vehicle for the mobility of goods (i.e) deliveries among driver’s community of a selected e-commerce groceries provider. To make sure the data is generalizable the respondents were chosen from three major cities of the company operation. Since the respondent’s details are known random sampling was the method adopted in the research. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire from 214 drivers. Five constructs were identified based on factor analysis and backed up by reviews they were named as perceived utility, perceived ease of use, Economic benefits, Comfort and design changes. Had if a choice was provided to driver to choose an electric vehicle or internal combustion engine was the binary logistic question used. Results showed that perceived utility, perceived ease of use, Economic benefits, and design changes influence the selection between electric vehicles or Internal combustion engine vehicles.