This consumer-focused research evaluates real, reported driving and charging behavior, and their impacts, from PEV-owning households.
Cost Sensitivity amd Charging Choices of Plug-in Vehicle Drivers- A Stated Preference Study Principle Investigator: Debapriya Chakraborty Co-principle investigator: Gil Tal Project Status In Progress Project Dates Oct 1, 2022 - Sep 30, 2023
Role of Vehicle Technology on Use: Joint Analysis of the Choice of Plug-in Electric Vehicle Ownership and Miles Traveled Principle Investigator: Debapriya Chakraborty Co-principle investigator: David Bunch and Gil Tal Project Status In Progress Project Dates Oct 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2021
BEV Charging Features: Consumer Interviews with Premium BEV Drivers in the US Market Principle Investigator: Kenneth Kurani Project Funder: BMW North America Project Status Complete Project Dates Jul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
Understanding the Impact of Charging Infrastructure on the Consideration to Purchase an Electric Vehicle in California Principle Investigator: Kenneth Kurani Research Team: Kelly Hoogland, Scott Hardman, Debapriya Chakraborty, and Adam Davis Project Status Complete Project Dates Oct 1, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021
Eco-Driving to Reduce Emissions (Behavioral Focus) Principle Investigator: Kenneth Kurani Research Team: Angela Sanguinetti and Hannah Park Project Status Complete Project Dates Aug 1, 2014 - Feb 28, 2015
Democratization of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Principle Investigator: Adam Davis Co-principle investigator: Gil Tal Project Status In Progress Project Dates Oct 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022
Discontinuance Among California’s Electric Vehicle Buyers: Why are some consumers abandoning their electric vehicles? Principle Investigator: Scott Hardman Co-principle investigator: Gil Tal Project Status Complete Project Dates Oct 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2020
UC Davis Mini-E Consumer Study (June 2011) UC Davis Study Highlights Results of all electric MINI E field trial MINI E meets 90 percent of participants’ daily driving needs. Project Status Complete
EV Explorer The EV Explorer is a tool designed for drivers to assess what vehicle will best suit their lifestyle. Project Status Complete
PHEV Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis The PH&EV Research Center has partnered with the Toyota Research Institute to examine the role PEV usage can play in GHG reductions. Project Status Complete
