Hello! We are exploring what people think about cars and the environment. This short questionnaire takes around 4–5 minutes. Your answers will be kept anonymous and used for university research only. Please answer honestly – there are no right or wrong answers.
1. Age range 18–24 25–34 35–44 45–54 55 or above
2. Gender Male Female Prefer not to say
3. Yearly household income before tax Less than $25,000 $25,000–$49,999 $50,000–$74,999 $75,000–$99,999 $100,000 or above Prefer not to say
4. Have you heard of the following vehicle types before today?
Fully electric car (no petrol engine at all)
Plug-in hybrid (electric + petrol, you can charge it)
Standard hybrid (electric + petrol, no need to plug in)
5. Do you or any close family member work in the car industry? Yes No
6. Do you intend to buy a new car in the next 3 years? Yes No
7. Do you agree with each statement below?
The problem of global warming concerns me personally.
When fuel prices go up, I rethink what car I would buy.
I am OK with spending extra on a car that is kinder to the environment.
Electric cars today are dependable enough for normal daily driving.
8. What are the top THREE things you look for when buying a car? Cost to buy Cost to run (fuel/electricity) How far it can go on one tank/charge Safety rating Brand image Cabin space and comfort Stylish looks Advanced technology inside
9. Below are five different car ideas. You have 100 points to split between them. Put more points on the ones you would be more likely to buy. All points must add up to 100. 10. For an electric car, the shortest range you would accept on one charge is Up to 200 km 201–350 km 351–500 km 501 km or more
11. Which of these do you use to find out about cars? Websites/apps about cars Short video apps (e.g., TikTok, Kuaishou) Facebook, WeChat, Weibo, or similar social media YouTube, Bilibili, or similar video sites TV programmes or radio shows Tips from people I know
12. You said you use short video apps. Roughly how often have you watched car videos on them in the last month? Almost every day A few times each week About once a week Not often – I just come across them sometimes
13. If you are willing to be contacted about a follow-up study, please write your email address here. This is optional.