Engaging governance in electric vehicle adoption: policy implications for an outermost region of the European Union
Due to its reliance on fossil fuels, geographical isolation, and fragmented energy system, electric vehicles are essential for the Canary Islands’ decarbonization strategy. This research examines the governance challenges of electric vehicle deployment using Q-Methodology with inputs from 30 experts...
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| author | Francisco J. Ramos-Real Santiago Escamilla-Fraile Iván Medina-Jiménez Francisco J. Calero-García |
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| description | Due to its reliance on fossil fuels, geographical isolation, and fragmented energy system, electric vehicles are essential for the Canary Islands’ decarbonization strategy. This research examines the governance challenges of electric vehicle deployment using Q-Methodology with inputs from 30 experts who evaluated 36 statements across four areas: regulatory framework, stakeholder participation, control mechanisms, and implementation. Three key perspectives emerged: EV Believers, EV Sceptics, and Business as Usual. EV Believers advocate for electric vehicles and participatory governance, while EV Sceptics focus on economic feasibility and fiscal instruments. In contrast, Business as Usual actors prefer conventional transport and resist new regulations and initiatives. Despite differing views, all agree on better intergovernmental coordination, regulatory clarity, and infrastructure interoperability. This study recommends a governance strategy with five pillars: (i) establish an independent agency; (ii) enforce existing regulations; (iii) enhance stakeholder participation; (iv) strengthen control mechanisms; and (v) integrate electric vehicle deployment into public transport and vehicle-to-grid systems. These evidence-based recommendations aim to boost electric vehicle adoption and participatory governance in the Canary Islands’ climate and energy policy. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d0b7fef34d934028b2eb7a61698990962025-08-22T04:58:04ZengElsevierTransportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives2590-19822025-07-013210155210.1016/j.trip.2025.101552Engaging governance in electric vehicle adoption: policy implications for an outermost region of the European UnionFrancisco J. Ramos-Real0Santiago Escamilla-Fraile1Iván Medina-Jiménez2Francisco J. Calero-García3Departamento de Economía, Contabilidad y Finanzas, Instituto Universitario de Investigación Social y Turismo (ISTUR), Universidad de La Laguna, 38200 San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain; Corresponding author.Programa de Doctorado en Ingeniería Industrial, Informática y Medioambiental, Universidad de La Laguna, 38200 San Cristóbal de La Laguna, SpainDoctoral Program in Tourism, Instituto Universitario de Investigación Social y Turismo (ISTUR), Universidad de La Laguna, 38200 San Cristóbal de La Laguna, SpainDepartamento de Economía, Contabilidad y Finanzas, Instituto Universitario de Investigación Social y Turismo (ISTUR), Universidad de La Laguna, 38200 San Cristóbal de La Laguna, SpainDue to its reliance on fossil fuels, geographical isolation, and fragmented energy system, electric vehicles are essential for the Canary Islands’ decarbonization strategy. This research examines the governance challenges of electric vehicle deployment using Q-Methodology with inputs from 30 experts who evaluated 36 statements across four areas: regulatory framework, stakeholder participation, control mechanisms, and implementation. Three key perspectives emerged: EV Believers, EV Sceptics, and Business as Usual. EV Believers advocate for electric vehicles and participatory governance, while EV Sceptics focus on economic feasibility and fiscal instruments. In contrast, Business as Usual actors prefer conventional transport and resist new regulations and initiatives. Despite differing views, all agree on better intergovernmental coordination, regulatory clarity, and infrastructure interoperability. This study recommends a governance strategy with five pillars: (i) establish an independent agency; (ii) enforce existing regulations; (iii) enhance stakeholder participation; (iv) strengthen control mechanisms; and (v) integrate electric vehicle deployment into public transport and vehicle-to-grid systems. These evidence-based recommendations aim to boost electric vehicle adoption and participatory governance in the Canary Islands’ climate and energy policy.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590198225002313Electric vehicleEnergy governanceQ-methodologyCanary IslandsRenewable energy transitionSustainable mobility |
| spellingShingle | Francisco J. Ramos-Real Santiago Escamilla-Fraile Iván Medina-Jiménez Francisco J. Calero-García Engaging governance in electric vehicle adoption: policy implications for an outermost region of the European Union Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives Electric vehicle Energy governance Q-methodology Canary Islands Renewable energy transition Sustainable mobility |
| title | Engaging governance in electric vehicle adoption: policy implications for an outermost region of the European Union |
| title_full | Engaging governance in electric vehicle adoption: policy implications for an outermost region of the European Union |
| title_fullStr | Engaging governance in electric vehicle adoption: policy implications for an outermost region of the European Union |
| title_full_unstemmed | Engaging governance in electric vehicle adoption: policy implications for an outermost region of the European Union |
| title_short | Engaging governance in electric vehicle adoption: policy implications for an outermost region of the European Union |
| title_sort | engaging governance in electric vehicle adoption policy implications for an outermost region of the european union |
| topic | Electric vehicle Energy governance Q-methodology Canary Islands Renewable energy transition Sustainable mobility |
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