Employing bibliometric analysis to identify suitable business models for electric cars

• Published in: Journal of cleaner production Vol. 264; p. 121503
• Main Authors: Secinaro, Silvana, Brescia, Valerio, Calandra, Davide, Biancone, Paolo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 10.08.2020
• Subjects: Bibliometric; Business model; Cost-sharing scheme; Electric cars; Electricity management; Energy policy; Electric cars; Business model; Electricity management; Energy policy; Cost-sharing scheme; Bibliometric
• ISSN: 0959-6526; 1879-1786
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.121503

Business model architectures in the car industry are gaining increased attention from scientists and policymakers. Although scientific studies have been conducted to address the pressures faced by future business models to change, no research has examined the bibliometric variables in this area. This study aims to fill the gap by conducting a bibliometric analysis of 104 articles on business models for electric cars. The analysis showed that the literature on business models for electric cars is exhaustive, and it focuses on business model decisions for charging technologies, driver services, electricity management, commercial contracts, and plant. China, the United States of America, and Germany have conducted the maximum number of studies on the aforementioned theme. The topic dendrogram identified two evolving strands of discussions—innovative technologies and resource optimization and electricity management systems and product life cycle. These findings can guide the formulation of environmentally sustainable policies for electric car manufacturing and help car manufacturers to restructure their models. •Extensive bibliometric analysis on business models for electric cars.•Studies on electric cars are related to sustainability models.•China recorded the highest number of studies on business models for electric cars.