This study aims to contribute to the literature by shedding light on consumers’ acceptance of electric vehicles (EVs) in Riyadh and their potential response to adoption incentives. A stated preference experiment (SPE) was developed and then incorporated into an online stated preference survey targeting adult residents of Riyadh to collect 703 responses. Accordingly, a mixed logit model was constructed, complemented by other survey insights to derive the final findings of this paper.

Fellow- Energy Macro & Microeconomics
Ryan Alyamani is a Fellow in the Energy Macro and Microeconomics program, specializing in economics, energy, and sustainability. His focus…
Ryan Alyamani is a Fellow in the Energy Macro and Microeconomics program, specializing in economics, energy, and sustainability. His focus is on developing economic and energy models for policy analysis. Additionally, Ryan has published a series of research papers in reputable, peer-reviewed journals. Ryan holds a master’s degree in Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment from University College London (UCL), UK, and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Mercer University, USA.
Expertise
- Economics
- Energy economics
- Environmental sustainability
- Economic and energy modeling and Public policy
Publications See all Ryan Alyamani’s publications

Macroeconomic and Sectoral Effects of Natural Gas Price: Policy Insights from a Macroeconometric Model
This study aims to contribute to the literature by shedding light on consumers’ acceptance of…
4th February 2025
Locating EV Charging Stations to Enable Intercity Travel in Saudi Arabia
This study aims to contribute to the literature by shedding light on consumers’ acceptance of…
3rd December 2024