Electrification of road transport—replacing internal combustion engine vehicles with new
energy vehicles such as electric vehicles (EVs)—seems to be a promising step towards achieving
sustainable urban development, yet the diffusion of EVs is proceeding slowly. Investigating this
phenomenon, researchers have provided numerous findings. However, these findings also created
a fragmented and heterogeneous body of literature. This article applies a systematic literature
review to establish a status quo of factors associated with the adoption of EVs. A total of 49 articles
were identified and analyzed in detail for their contribution to EV adoption. The results from the
systematic literature review were synthesized. The article ends with implications for policymakers
and suggests fruitful research avenues for future investigations