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EV Purchase Intent Study: 8 Global Automotive Markets

Automotive EV Research CBC Conjoint Purchase Intent Multi-Country CAWI

The Challenge

A global automotive OEM required EV vs ICE purchase intent mapping across US, UK, Germany, France, China, Japan, Australia, and India. 500 car buyers per market with a vehicle purchase planned within 24 months. Conjoint analysis required to quantify EV feature preference trade-offs.

Our Approach

CAWI with adaptive conjoint (CBC). Screener targeting planned car buyers. EV and ICE ownership and intent segmentation. Range anxiety, charging infrastructure, and total cost of ownership modules. Real-time quota tracking per market.

Results

4,000 completes. 8 markets. 3-week delivery. CBC utility scores and preference share simulations delivered per market.

Client Outcome

Study revealed India as the fastest-growing EV intent market (+34% YoY vs prior wave). China showed highest sensitivity to charging infrastructure availability. Findings shaped the OEM's 2026–2028 electrification investment plan.

Project Specifications

  • Markets Covered: US, UK, Germany, France, China, Japan, Australia, India.
  • Audience Recruited: Intent-to-purchase car buyers (within 24 months).
  • Methodology: Adaptive choice-based conjoint (CBC).
  • Key Focus: Range anxiety, charging infrastructure barriers, total cost of ownership.

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