Can models predict electric vehicle users?

Several attempts have been made in the literature to characterise the first users of electric vehicles. The approaches span from model-based assessments over techno-economical identification to survey. Here we compare EV user characterisations for Germany from several sources, including a model-based and a comprehensive EV user survey. Our results show already empirical sources can differ substantially but that model-based findings have to be analysed with care but can yield useful insights.