Factors affecting the intent to purchase two-wheel electric vehicles of residents in Ho Chi Minh City

Abstract

The severity of air pollution is getting more and more serious. Many countries around the world are encouraging people to use two-wheel electric vehicles. This study aims to find out the factors affecting people's attitude towards two-wheel electric vehicles. The study uses TPB model to assess the intention to purchase two-wheel electric vehicles of residents in Ho Chi Minh City. The sample size used in the study was 200 samples. The SEM model results show that perceived economic benefits and infrastructure barriers have a positive impact on attitudes towards two-wheel electric vehicles. Moreover attitude also has a positive effect on the intention to purchase two-wheel electric vehicles. The study provides the Government and businesses with appropriate governance implications to develop two-wheel electric vehicles market in Viet Nam.