Exploring Individuals' Perceptions of the Sustainability Impact on Electric Car usage in Sweden
(2025) SMMM40 20251Department of Service Studies
- Abstract (Swedish)
- This thesis investigates how individuals in Sweden perceive the sustainability of electric car
usage, using the Triple Bottom Line framework, which encompasses environmental, economic,
and social dimensions. The primary aim is to gain insight into the genuine sustainability
intentions of electric car users and to understand how they interpret sustainability not only in
terms of environmental impact but also in relation to economic affordability and social fairness.
The findings aim to support policymakers in designing more inclusive and effective strategies
to facilitate a just and sustainable transition to electric mobility. The study employs qualitative
methods, including 15 semi-structured interviews and document analysis,... (More) - This thesis investigates how individuals in Sweden perceive the sustainability of electric car
usage, using the Triple Bottom Line framework, which encompasses environmental, economic,
and social dimensions. The primary aim is to gain insight into the genuine sustainability
intentions of electric car users and to understand how they interpret sustainability not only in
terms of environmental impact but also in relation to economic affordability and social fairness.
The findings aim to support policymakers in designing more inclusive and effective strategies
to facilitate a just and sustainable transition to electric mobility. The study employs qualitative
methods, including 15 semi-structured interviews and document analysis, to gather insights
from both current electric car users and potential buyers. Participants recognized the
environmental benefits of electric cars, such as reduced emissions and improved air quality,
but showed limited awareness of issues like battery production and recycling, indicating a need
for better public education on electric cars full environmental impact. Economically, concerns
are centered on the high upfront cost of electric cars, despite acknowledging potential long
term savings. Many felt that financial incentives mainly support wealthier individuals,
highlighting questions of fairness. Socially, participants noted unequal access to charging.
infrastructure between urban and rural areas and observed that EVs are often seen as status
symbols, potentially affecting how people view and adopt them. From these results we can
draw the conclusion that a successful and equitable transition to sustainable transportation in
Sweden will require not only advancements in technology and infrastructure but also inclusive
policies and targeted public awareness initiatives. (Less)
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- author
- Gamameda Liyanage, Sachini Kaushalya Perera LU and Magedara Gamage, Sumedha Prabodhani
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- SMMM40 20251
- year
- 2025
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- Sustainability perceptions, Triple Bottom Line, Environmental sustainability, Economic sustainability, social sustainability, electric car, public awareness
- language
- English
- id
- 9213143
- date added to LUP
- 2025-09-26 09:59:05
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abstract = {{This thesis investigates how individuals in Sweden perceive the sustainability of electric car
usage, using the Triple Bottom Line framework, which encompasses environmental, economic,
and social dimensions. The primary aim is to gain insight into the genuine sustainability
intentions of electric car users and to understand how they interpret sustainability not only in
terms of environmental impact but also in relation to economic affordability and social fairness.
The findings aim to support policymakers in designing more inclusive and effective strategies
to facilitate a just and sustainable transition to electric mobility. The study employs qualitative
methods, including 15 semi-structured interviews and document analysis, to gather insights
from both current electric car users and potential buyers. Participants recognized the
environmental benefits of electric cars, such as reduced emissions and improved air quality,
but showed limited awareness of issues like battery production and recycling, indicating a need
for better public education on electric cars full environmental impact. Economically, concerns
are centered on the high upfront cost of electric cars, despite acknowledging potential long
term savings. Many felt that financial incentives mainly support wealthier individuals,
highlighting questions of fairness. Socially, participants noted unequal access to charging.
infrastructure between urban and rural areas and observed that EVs are often seen as status
symbols, potentially affecting how people view and adopt them. From these results we can
draw the conclusion that a successful and equitable transition to sustainable transportation in
Sweden will require not only advancements in technology and infrastructure but also inclusive
policies and targeted public awareness initiatives.}},
author = {{Gamameda Liyanage, Sachini Kaushalya Perera and Magedara Gamage, Sumedha Prabodhani}},
language = {{eng}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{Exploring Individuals' Perceptions of the Sustainability Impact on Electric Car usage in Sweden}},
year = {{2025}},
}