Consumer Perception Categories - Electric Cars in Germany EV

Consumer Perception Categories – Electric Cars in Germany

Please choose how important each factor is to you when deciding whether to buy an electric vehicle (EV).
Scale: 1 = Not important, 2 = Slightly important, 3 = Somewhat important, 4 = Important, 5 = Very important

	Category	Question	Your Rating (1–5)
1	Willingness to buy / market intent	How likely are you to buy an electric vehicle in the next few years?	☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
2	Cost / purchase price / operating cost	How much do the price of an EV and the cost to charge or maintain it matter to you?	☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
3	Range & driving usability (“range anxiety”)	How important is the driving range (how far the car can go before recharging)?	☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
4	Charging infrastructure / availability	How important is having enough charging stations near your home, work, or on long trips?	☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
5	Environmental / green image	How much does the idea of driving a clean, eco-friendly car matter to you?	☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
6	Performance & drivability / brand trust	How important are the EV’s performance, design, and trust in the brand?	☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
7	Used-vehicle market / depreciation / battery concerns	How concerned are you about the EV’s resale value and how long the battery will last?	☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
8	Socio-demographic factors	How much do your lifestyle, family needs, or income level affect your interest in EVs?	☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
9	Future outlook / market barriers	How much do government policies, future technology, or current challenges affect your decision to buy an EV?	☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5