02329nam a22001457a 4500 530779 530779 250714b ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d Ashok, Kartikeya Tripathi, Abhishek and Arora, Sourabh 55111 What drives and inhibits consumers from adopting electric two wheelers: A behavioural reasoning theory perspective Management and Labour Studies 50(2), May, 2025: p.166-183 This study contributes to the body of work on electric vehicle adoption by going beyond traditional frameworks like the Technology Acceptance Model, the Theory of Reasoned Action and the Theory of Planned Behaviour. It presents a comprehensive framework that highlights both the drivers and barriers specific to Tier 2 cities, a significant market for two wheelers in India. Although two wheelers are the preferred mode of transport in India, there has been limited research on the adoption of electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) and their role in achieving decarbonization goals. This study aims to assess the adoption of E2Ws in Tier 2 cities across India, which represents a significant market for two wheelers. To explore this, the study employs a qualitative approach using a theoretical framework to understand the reasons behind the adoption and non-adoption of E2Ws in Tier 2 cities. Eighty-nine interviews were conducted in different Tier 2 cities across four northern states. The results identified several key reasons for adoption, including monetary savings, non-financial incentives, driving pleasure, ease of use for women and senior citizens, suitability for local travel, and a pro-environmental approach. Conversely, the barriers to adoption included high ownership costs, negative motives, inadequate vehicle space, poor repair and service infrastructure, distrust, resale concerns, and negative review consensus. From a managerial perspective, this study provides strategic insights for marketers, outlining ways to promote the mass adoption of E2Ws by understanding and addressing key motivators and inhibitors.- Reproduced https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0258042X241292320 Behavioral reasoning theory, Carbon emissions, Electric two wheelers, Qualitative analysis, India. 55112 Management and Labour Studies AR 0 0 ddc 0 0 405980 IIPA IIPA 2025-07-14 50(2), May, 2025: p.166-183 AR136558 2025-07-14 AR