Doing some research on EVs for a project and I can’t find much data, especially for electric two-wheelers. I’m trying to focus on the developing world, but a lot of companies don’t make their sales figures public. Does anyone know which demographic (age, sex, location, income, etc.) is buying electric two-wheelers the most? I know it tends to attract budget-conscious and eco-conscious buyers, but I’m looking for more specific information, particularly for developing countries (excluding China), especially India.
Haha, good one. But seriously, OP, it’s hard to ignore the Chinese market when talking about EV buying patterns. It’s massive and well ahead of the curve.
Haha, good one. But seriously, OP, it’s hard to ignore the Chinese market when talking about EV buying patterns. It’s massive and well ahead of the curve.
Norway too! By 2024, 95% of their new vehicle sales are NEVs.
Yeah, I know China’s a huge player, but I’m focusing on India. The economic models and wealth distribution there are very different, and comparing China’s EV market to India’s isn’t quite apples to apples.
@Thomas
Got it. China had electric two-wheelers in major cities over a decade ago. If you’re looking for emerging markets, check out countries where Chinese manufacturers are setting up shop: Mexico, Brazil, and many African nations are seeing a surge. South Asia is probably getting flooded too. China is really leading the way in EV production globally.
You didn’t specify a region initially. If you’re just looking broadly, you might want to check out places like Norway, where EVs are practically the default for everyone. But the question is too general. Are you asking about fully electric vehicles, or hybrids too? People buying Rivians and Fords are a different crowd from those buying Teslas or Hyundais.
In my area (SoCal), high schoolers and teenagers are the main users of two-wheel EVs. It’s a way for them to get around without needing a car or license. Both boys and girls use them, and many are probably bought by parents since the nicer ones can be over $5,000. They also use them for mountain biking and off-roading.