📄 Abstract
The growth of the transportation sector and increasing environmental concerns have made vehicle awareness, including knowledge of electric vehicles (E-vehicles), an important area of study. E-vehicles are promoted for their environmental benefits and energy efficiency, yet public awareness regarding their functioning, infrastructure, and government incentives remains limited. This study aims to assess general vehicle awareness, examine awareness about E-vehicles, and analyse gender-wise differences. Data were collected from 180 respondents using a structured Likert-scale questionnaire covering vehicle types, safety measures, E-vehicle knowledge, and related policies. Mean, standard deviation, and Independent Samples t-test were used for analysis. Findings show that respondents have high awareness of general vehicle types and safety measures. Awareness of E-vehicles is moderate to high, especially regarding environmental benefits, but lower for charging infrastructure and government incentives. Gender-wise analysis revealed no significant difference in general vehicle awareness, while males showed significantly higher awareness of E-vehicles. The study suggests targeted, gender-inclusive programs to promote knowledge and adoption of E-vehicles.
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📚 How to Cite:
Ravi, Padiyappa , A STUDY ON AWARENESS TOWARDS ELECTRIC VEHICLES WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO KALYANA KARNATAKA REGION , Volume 13 , Issue 1, January 2026, EPRA International Journal of Environmental Economics, Commerce and Educational Management(ECEM) , DOI: https://doi.org/10.36713/epra25589