Electric vehicles (EVs) are one of the near-term practical solutions invehicle technology, which can reduce emissions leading to the greenhouse effect and dependence on fossil fuels that are correlated with conventional vehiclesconventional vehicles (CVs). Several interferences are yet to be overcome for widespread adoption of EVs, despite many benefits provided to the consumers. The tendencies of customers to resist new technology is one of the major barriers in EV adoption. Hence, the policy-related decisions that showing grim concerns of EV have a greater level of success. This research aims to identify potential environmental and socio-technical barriers to purchase of EVs and it determines if governmental policies and awareness of individuals affect the customer decisions purchasing an EV. This research tries to convey valuable insights into perceptions and preferences of technology enthusiasts, individuals who are greatly connected to latest technology developments, and those who are well equipped to sort out the numerous differences between CVs and EVs. These Dasharathraj K Shetty ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dasharathraj K Shetty is a faculty member of Department of Humanities and Management, Manipal Institute of Technology(MIT), Manipal Academy of Higher Education(MAHE), Manipal. He is an Author, Columnist, Engineer and Social Entrepreneur. He is also the Secretary-General of Indian Bureau of Administrators and Technocrats and the Director of Micro Souharda Credit Cooperative Ltd. He has recently authored the book "Learning like a Lion". Dasharathraj is a B.E (Computer Science and Engineering) and has three Post-graduation Degrees-MBA (Finance), MPhil (Management) and M.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering). He was awarded a PhD by MAHE, Manipal. He is also a Certified Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, Dale Carnegie High Impact Teaching Skills, AIMA Certified Management Trainer and RBNQA Examiner.