Amelia Hayati

The Dynamics of an Electric Vehicle-Based Mobility Sharing Economy in Densely Populated Cities

Introduction

The dynamics of an electric vehicle-based mobility sharing economy in densely populated cities. Analyze EV-based mobility sharing's economic dynamics in dense cities. Discover cost efficiency, emission reduction, and job creation, alongside infrastructure and adoption challenges.

Abstract

Urban population growth in developing countries has intensified challenges in urban mobility, including traffic congestion, rising transportation costs, and worsening air pollution. Electric vehicle (EV)-based sharing mobility emerges as a promising alternative by combining the principles of the sharing economy with clean transportation solutions. This study aims to analyze the economic dynamics of EV-sharing in densely populated cities, focusing on cost efficiency, emissions reduction, local economic opportunities, and operational challenges. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, combining systematic literature review of 2019–2025 scholarly works, institutional reports, and policy documents, complemented by case comparisons from Asia and Africa. Data were analyzed thematically and validated through triangulation across multiple sources. Findings indicate that EV-sharing reduces per-kilometer travel costs by lowering energy and maintenance expenses, while simultaneously cutting carbon emissions and improving urban air quality. Moreover, the system fosters local economic opportunities through new jobs in charging infrastructure, fleet management, and battery services, as demonstrated by cases such as Yulu in India and Oyika in Southeast Asia. Nonetheless, challenges persist, particularly limited charging infrastructure, grid instability, high initial investment, regulatory weaknesses, and socio-cultural adoption barriers. Overall, EV-sharing represents not only a sustainable transportation solution but also a catalyst for economic transformation in the clean energy transition era of developing cities.

Review

This study addresses a highly pertinent and critical issue concerning urban mobility challenges in developing countries, proposing electric vehicle (EV)-based sharing mobility as a transformative solution. The paper effectively outlines its aim to analyze the economic dynamics of EV-sharing within densely populated urban environments, focusing on crucial aspects such as cost efficiency, emissions reduction, local economic opportunities, and operational challenges. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach that combines a systematic literature review spanning 2019–2025 with compelling case comparisons from Asia and Africa, the methodology provides a robust framework for exploring this complex topic. The findings presented offer valuable insights, demonstrating that EV-sharing significantly reduces per-kilometer travel costs through lower energy and maintenance requirements, alongside substantial cuts in carbon emissions and improvements in urban air quality. A particularly strong contribution is the identification and illustration of new local economic opportunities, such as job creation in charging infrastructure, fleet management, and battery services, exemplified by real-world cases like Yulu in India and Oyika in Southeast Asia. These findings collectively position EV-sharing not merely as a sustainable transportation alternative but as a potent catalyst for economic transformation during the ongoing clean energy transition in developing cities. While the study effectively highlights the benefits, it also judiciously identifies persistent operational and systemic challenges crucial for implementation. These include critical issues such as limited charging infrastructure, grid instability, high initial investment, regulatory weaknesses, and socio-cultural adoption barriers. A deeper exploration into the *dynamics* of overcoming these specific challenges, perhaps through more granular analysis of policy mechanisms or behavioral interventions observed in the comparative cases, could further enhance the paper's impact. Nevertheless, this work serves as an important foundational analysis, providing a comprehensive overview and setting a strong agenda for future research and policy development in this rapidly evolving sector.

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