User-centric joint modeling of EV charging location preferences and charging needs
利用加拿大全国调查数据，联合分析电动汽车用户对高质量充电桩的偏好位置和充电行为，发现不同年龄、收入、家庭结构等群体的差异化需求，为充电网络布局提供政策参考。
Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely regarded as having the potential to reduce emissions relative to internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs); however, charging dissatisfaction may discourage adoption and continued use. Strategically locating charging stations at users’ preferred sites is therefore crucial. This study jointly analyzes EV users’ preferred locations for high-quality chargers and their charging behaviors by estimating exploded logit-ordered logit models using nationwide survey data from Canada. Results show that individuals under 34 require high-quality chargers near residences, while older users prefer highway charging. Full-time employees, high-income households, larger families, and those with budget constraints demand improved workplace charging. Households with both ICEVs and EVs, as well as households with garages, rely more on out-of-home charging, while smart-charging subscription holders express dissatisfaction with home charging. Respondents from highly urbanized and less EV-mature provinces seek improved facilities near their residences. These findings can guide policymakers in strategically expanding EV charging networks.