Simon Levin 

Boosting EV Adoption Through Used Vehicle Subsidies
Levin’s research explores how financial incentives for used EVs can open doors for broader adoption, particularly in secondary markets. 

Levin explores the effects of subsidies introduced under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on the adoption of used battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Using vehicle title transaction data from Washington state, Levin develops a discrete choice model to predict consumer behavior in response to financial incentives. His findings indicate that subsidies lead to a 42% increase in used BEV sales, significantly expanding access to EVs for middle- and lower-income consumers. Despite these gains, Levin notes that the overall impact on fleet-wide fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions is modest. His research highlights the importance of secondary market adoption for decarbonizing the transportation sector and underscores the need for complementary policies to maximize environmental and social benefits.