The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is a critical step towards the achievement
of sustainable transportation, mitigated environmental challenges, and reduction in
dependence on fossil fuels. In recent years, the popularity of EVs has grown, yet their
adoption among seniors (older adults aged 50 and above) remains a challenge. This paper
presents a comparative analysis of the barriers to EV adoption among seniors in two
major economies, China and Russia. These two major economies have vast territories and
significant transportation demands and as such they play crucial roles in the global
shift towards EV adoption. We collected data from Russian and Chinese senior citizens
using a comprehensive drafted questionnaire (252 respondents). Also, the Dynamic Grey
Relational Analysis (DGRA) is used to analyze the quantitative data and rank the
barriers to EV adoption. Our results suggest the inability of seniors to smartly locate
available charging stations as the barrier to adopting EVs in China, while the lack of
charging infrastructure at home is identified as the main barrier for seniors in Russia.
Our findings provide valuable insights for manufacturers, technology firms, and
policymakers, in the ongoing promotion of electric mobility.