Speaker: Dr Viet Nguyen-Tien Research Officer, Centre for Economic Performance, London School of Economics and Political Science
Abstract: Electric vehicles are increasingly being adopted in Great Britain and other parts of the world, driven by the perception that they offer a cost-effective alternative to internal combustion engine vehicles while reducing emissions. However, a key element that underpins this perception is the longevity of electric vehicles, which remains relatively under researched. Here, we show that although early battery electric vehicles (BEVs) exhibited lower reliability than internal combustion engine vehicles, rapid technological advancements have allowed newer BEVs to achieve comparable lifespans, even under more intensive use. Our results also shed light on BEV diffusion patterns, fleet replacement strategies, and end-of-life treatment planning, including the increasingly important debate around BEV battery recycling and second-life options.
Dr. Viet Nguyen-Tien is a Research Officer at the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP), London School of Economics and Political Science. He works across the Growth Programme, the Programme on Innovation and Diffusion, and the Productive and Inclusive Net Zero Research Project. Before joining CEP, Dr Nguyen-Tien was a Faraday Institution Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham. He holds an MSc degree in International Economics (2015) and a PhD degree in Economics (2019) from the University of Birmingham. He is an applied economist interested in economic and political issues related to technology, the environment, and energy and welcomes interdisciplinary research.
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