(R1) I will not drive an EV for a long trip when the distance exceeds the total battery range
0 (fixed)
1 (fixed)
(R2) If the remaining battery is lower than expected, I will look for chargers instead of changing travel strategy to save energy
−0.00862 (−0.151)
0.352 (6.41)
(R3) I don’t like to make risky decisions, even though the decision may bring greater benefits
0.0869 (1.77)
0.452 (7.96)
Latent variable 2: charging inertia
(C1) I will charge as soon as I return home
0 (fixed)
1 (fixed)
(C2) I will charge when I approach a commonly used charging station
−0.411 (−11.7)
0.61 (14)
(C3) I will charge when daily trip is over
−0.177 (−3.25)
1.64 (14.1)
Significance at 1% level; significance at 5% level; significance at 10% level. The intercept and factor loading of R1 and C1 are preset in advance. Risk attitudes (+), risk averse; risk attitudes (−), risk seeking.