Deciphering Trends and Patterns in Electric Vehicle Adoption, A Comprehensive Analysis
18 Dec 2023 - Pradipti Simkhada
The world of electric vehicles (EVs) is evolving rapidly, marked by technological advancements and a growing shift towards sustainable transportation. With a dataset encompassing 32,783 entries and 17 columns sourced from ( https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/electricvehiclepopulationdata), my analysis focused on understanding various facets of this transformative landscape.
Dataset Overview
This dataset offered a comprehensive view of EVs, detailing aspects such as VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), model year, make, model, electric range, base manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), and geographic distribution.
Data Preprocessing
To streamline the analysis, we initially narrowed our focus to cars manufactured in 2022 onwards, creating a subset called electric_v_from2022. This subset comprised 12,655 entries
and underwent essential preprocessing steps. Null values were identified in columns like ‘Model’ and ‘Legislative District,’ amounting to 68 and
3 missing entries, respectively. These missing ‘Model’ values were meticulously filled based on ‘Model Year’ and ‘Make’ using a mapping technique, ensuring data integrity. Additionally, columns like ‘Postal Code,’ ‘Legislative District,’ ‘DOL Vehicle ID,’ and ‘Vehicle Location’ were deemed irrelevant for our analysis and were dropped, refining the dataset further.
Key Insights
Make wise Distribution
The dataset revealed Tesla as the dominant player in the EV market, with 15,510 entries, followed by Nissan (3,150) and Chevrolet (2,611). This highlighted Tesla’s significant presence compared to other manufacturers in the EV space.
Manufacturer Trends by Year
An analysis based on the number of cars manufactured each year showcased a substantial
increase in 2022, with 7,016 entries, followed by 2023 (5,632) and 2021 (4,429). This indicated
a rising trend in the production of EVs, particularly in recent years.
State-wise Manufacturer Preferences
Geographical distribution of EVs across states and counties, although not provided directly, was visualized through bar plots and count plots, shedding light on regional preferences and adoption rates.
Further exploration into specific states, like Washington State, portrayed the prevalence of different electric vehicle makes across counties. This analysis shed light on regional preferences, offering insights into localized consumer choices.
Manufacturer Analysis
Delving deeper into manufacturer trends, it’s evident that each manufacturer has its average electric range. Brands like Tesla, Toyota, and Mitsubishi showcase high average electric ranges, indicating a strong focus on longer-range vehicles.
Conclusion
This analysis serves as a testament to the diverse landscape of electric vehicles, highlighting trends in manufacturing, makewise distribution, and regional preferences. It underscores the growing importance of sustainable transportation and the significant role data analysis plays in
understanding and navigating this transformative industry.
As the world shifts towards greener alternatives, the insights gleaned from this analysis can guide stakeholders in policymaking, manufacturing strategies, and consumer preferences within the electric vehicle domain.
Code for Nepal would like to thank DataCamp Donates for providing Pradipti, and several other fellows access to DataCamp, to learn and grow.
Disqus Comments
We were unable to load Disqus. If you are a moderator please see our troubleshooting guide.
G
Start the discussion…
Comment
Log in with
or sign up with Disqus or pick a name
Disqus is a discussion network
- Don't be a jerk or do anything illegal. Everything is easier that way.
Read full terms and conditions
This comment platform is hosted by Disqus, Inc. I authorize Disqus and its affiliates to:
- Use, sell, and share my information to enable me to use its comment services and for marketing purposes, including cross-context behavioral advertising, as described in our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, including supplementing that information with other data about me, such as my browsing and location data.
- Contact me or enable others to contact me by email with offers for goods or services
- Process any sensitive personal information that I submit in a comment. See our Privacy Policy for more information
Acknowledge I am 18 or older
Discussion Favorited!
Favoriting means this is a discussion worth sharing. It gets shared to your followers' Disqus feeds, and gives the creator kudos!
Tweet this discussion
- Share this discussion on Facebook
- Share this discussion via email
- Copy link to discussion
Be the first to comment.
live.rezync.com
live.rezync.com is blocked
This page has been blocked by an extension
- Try disabling your extensions.
ERR_BLOCKED_BY_CLIENT
Reload
This page has been blocked by an extension
pippio.com
pippio.com is blocked
This page has been blocked by an extension
- Try disabling your extensions.
ERR_BLOCKED_BY_CLIENT
Reload
This page has been blocked by an extension