Abstract:

The transition to electromobility represents one of the key economic and managerial challenges of the 21st century. Preparing future economists and managers for this transformation requires not only technological awareness, but also economic literacy and the ability to interpret sustainability-related business decisions. The presented paper aimed to examine the level of electromobility literacy among students of the Faculty of Business Management at the Bratislava University of Economics and Business and to evaluate their understanding of selected economic aspects of electromobility.

The questionnaire was distributed to 177 bachelor's and master's students studying in the field of economics and management. The questionnaire focused on selected aspects of electromobility economics, including factors influencing the total cost of ownership (TCO) of electric vehicles, awareness of “feebate” policy mechanisms, market conditions promoting EV adoption, the concept of network externalities, lifecycle emissions, and strategic implications of fleet electrification for firms. Each question offered multiple-choice options, allowing the assessment of students’ conceptual understanding of these issues.

The survey results indicate that students are aware of the growing importance of electromobility but possess uneven knowledge of its economic foundations. Respondents demonstrated stronger understanding of market and business aspects of electricmobility, while gaps were evident in areas related to public policy instruments and environmental lifecycle analysis. The findings point to the necessity of adopting experiential and cross-disciplinary learning methods to better connect theoretical knowledge with practical decision-making in economics and management.

Keywords:

Electromobility literacy, sustainability, electric vehicles, experiential learning.