Navigating Uncertainty: Strengthening the Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Against Disruptions

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53573/rhimrj.2025.v12n2.002

Keywords:

Electric Vehicles, EV Batteries, Fossil fuels, Greenhouse Gas, Global Mobility, Supply Chain

Abstract

There is a sea change in the usage of Electric Vehicles (EVs) that we have witnessed in the last decade but there are certain issues related to the Supply Chain of EVs. There are multiple issues associated with transportation sector such as greenhouse gas effects and pollution spread due to dependency on fossil fuels. There is significant evidence of growth in Electric vehicles in India from 2018 and a brisk change especially from 2021. But majority of the consumers are facing problems with respect to the Electric Vehicles Batteries. The present study highlights the perceptions and opinions of respondents who are associated with Electric Vehicle industry and majority of the respondents are feeling that environmentally friendly nature is the primary objective of purchasing EV and major limitation with EV is charging points. Most of the respondents are willing to purchase and suggest to purchase EVs in the next 5 years and majority of them are willing to pay premium also to safeguard the environment. According to many respondents, Recycling batteries also contribute to the sustainability. Hypotheses have been tested at 5% significance level to test the above findings.

Author Biographies

Mr Dipayan Roy, Team lead, Medi Assist Insurance TPA Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru

Dipayan Roy is a seasoned professional with a strong background in the automotive and financial sectors. He holds a B.Tech in Automobile Engineering and has accumulated a decade of experience across diverse roles in vehicle inspection, customer service, operations, and financial management. He began his career as a Final Inspector at Austin Hyundai (2014–2015), ensuring quality standards in post-repair vehicle assessments. Then transitioned to Topsel Toyota as a Service Advisor (2015–2017), where he specialized in customer relations and service excellence. In 2018, joined CDE Asia Ltd as a Relationship Manager and was later promoted to Assistant Manager, overseeing after-sales service, client management, and strategic cost optimization. His contributions earned him the prestigious "Spark of the Year" award in 2019. Currently, Dipayan serves as a Team Lead – Finance and Accounts at Medi Assist Insurance TPA Pvt Ltd leveraging his expertise in vendor management, financial reconciliation, and business strategy. His academic credentials include a General Advanced MBA from IMT CDL Ghaziabad and an MBA from Liverpool Business School.

Dr E.M. Naresh Babu, Professor, ABBS School of Management, Bengaluru

Dr Naresh Eeti Mohan received his Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Mathematics from Sri Venkateswara University, Andhra Pradesh, India. He obtained his Ph.D. Degree in Management Studies from Sri Venkateswara University, Andhra Pradesh, India. He worked for Bank of America Continuum Solutions, Hyderabad as a Senior Team Member in Global Treasury Services & Operations. Presently he is serving ABBS School of Management, Bengaluru, India as Professor. He is a member of Bangalore University Affiliated B-School Directors’/Principals’ Association, MTC Global and NHRD Kolkata Chapter. He is a NSE certified Financial Advisor and holds certifications from National Stock Exchange’s NISM platform. His areas of interest are Operations Management and Stock Markets. His research work includes many National and International conferences and secured many certificates from NPTEL platform and translated Financial Accounting subject into Telugu language.

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Published

2025-02-19

How to Cite

Roy, D., & Naresh Babu, E. (2025). Navigating Uncertainty: Strengthening the Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Against Disruptions. RESEARCH HUB International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 12(2), 07–16. https://doi.org/10.53573/rhimrj.2025.v12n2.002

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Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025): RHIMRJ [FEB-2025]

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