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PhD Research — 2026

Electric Vehicle
Adoption Survey
for South African Drivers

A survey exploring preferences towards battery electric, plug-in hybrids, and hybrid vehicles.

Estimated time: ~15 minutes
Fully anonymous & confidential — no names collected
🔬Study Type
Stated Preference Survey
You will be shown six vehicle-choice situations. In each situation, please select the vehicle option you would most prefer to buy.
🚗Vehicle Types Compared
BEV · PHEV · HEV · ICEV
battery electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid, and petrol/diesel
🔒Privacy
Fully Anonymous
No names, emails, or contact details collected
🎓Institution
University of Johannesburg
Dept. of Transport & Supply Chain Management · APK Campus
UJ›College of Business & Economics›School of Management›Dept. of Transport & Supply Chain Management
Enquiries: 223252145‬‬‬‬‬‬‬@student.uj.ac.za
Section A

Vehicle Purchase Information

This section gathers information about the vehicle you plan to purchase. Please answer each question carefully.

Please select an option.

Please select an option.

Please select an option.

Please select a car size.

Please select an option.

Please select an option.

Section B

Vehicle Choice Scenarios

For each of the six scenarios you will be presented with four different vehicle types. Please review the descriptions below before making your choices.

ICEV

Petrol/Diesel Vehicle

ICEV
Fuel/energyPetrol or diesel
ChargingNot applicable
EngineInternal combustion engine
HEV

Hybrid Electric Vehicle

HEV
Fuel/energyPetrol/diesel with electric assistance
ChargingNo plug-in charging required
EngineHas an engine and a small battery
PHEV

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle

PHEV
Fuel/energyPetrol/diesel and electricity
ChargingCan be plugged in
EngineHas both an engine and rechargeable battery
BEV

Battery Electric Vehicle

BEV
Fuel/energyElectricity only
ChargingPlug-in charging required
EngineNo petrol/diesel engine

Please read this carefully. These vehicle types will appear in the next six choice scenarios.

Select your choice in the last row.

Section C

Perception of EV Technology

Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement. (1 = Strongly Disagree → 5 = Strongly Agree)

Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) Factors

StatementStrongly
Disagree		DisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly
Agree

Environmental Perceptions

StatementStrongly
Disagree		DisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly
Agree

EV Technology Awareness

StatementStrongly
Disagree		DisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly
Agree

Loadshedding & Electricity Supply

StatementStrongly
Disagree		DisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly
Agree
Section C (continued)

Technology Awareness

A few questions about your general engagement with technology.

Please select an option.

Please select an option.

Please select an option.

Section D

Socio-Demographic Background

All responses are anonymous. This helps us understand how demographic factors influence EV adoption.

Please select an option.

Please select an option.

Please select an option.

Please select an option.

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Please select an option.

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Thank you for participating in this academic research study.

Your response has been recorded successfully.

Your participation is greatly appreciated.

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University of Johannesburg · Dept. of Transport & Supply Chain Management · APK Campus

University of Johannesburg  ·  Dept. of Transport & Supply Chain Management  ·  Auckland Park Kingsway Campus  ·  PhD Research 2026