EV Charging Survey Template: Availability, Payment & Safety
Ready-to-use template to survey electric vehicle drivers on charging station availability, payment options, and safety. Customize to improve charging stations.
What's Included
AI-Powered Questions
Intelligent follow-up questions based on responses
Automated Analysis
Real-time sentiment and insight detection
Smart Distribution
Target the right audience automatically
Detailed Reports
Comprehensive insights and recommendations
Sample Survey Items
Q1
Multiple Choice
What type of vehicle do you primarily drive?
Battery electric vehicle (BEV)
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)
Hybrid (not plug-in)
Gasoline or diesel
Other
Q2
Dropdown
In the last 30 days, how often did you use public charging?
0 times
1-2 times
3-5 times
6-10 times
11 or more times
Q3
Multiple Choice
In the last 30 days, where did you use public charging? Select all that apply.
Highway corridor sites
Grocery or retail parking
Workplace or office parking
Public parking garages/lots
Curbside/on-street chargers
Hotels or lodging
Rest areas/service plazas
Dealerships
Did not use public charging
Other
Q4
Multiple Choice
Typically, how long did you wait to start charging when you arrived? (last 30 days)
No wait
Under 5 minutes
5-15 minutes
16-30 minutes
31-60 minutes
Over 60 minutes
Not applicable — did not use public charging
Q5
Opinion Scale
In the last 30 days, how often did you encounter out-of-service chargers?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: NeverMid: SometimesMax: Very often
Q6
Multiple Choice
Attention check: To confirm you are paying attention, please select "Agree" below.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Q7
Multiple Choice
Which payment methods did you use at public chargers in the last 30 days? Select all that apply.
RFID/network card or fob
Charging network mobile app
Contactless tap (credit/debit)
Chip/swipe (credit/debit)
Apple Pay or Google Pay
Plug & Charge (ISO 15118)
Pay at cashier/kiosk
Did not use public charging
Other
Q8
Multiple Choice
Overall, how easy was it to start and pay for charging? (last 30 days)
Very difficult
Somewhat difficult
Neither easy nor difficult
Somewhat easy
Very easy
Not applicable — did not use public charging
Q9
Multiple Choice
What issues, if any, did you face when paying in the last 30 days? Select all that apply.
None
Card declined despite funds
Reader would not detect card/fob
App could not start session
Authentication or account error
Price displayed did not match receipt
Session started but power did not deliver
Did not use public charging
Other
Q10
Matrix
When using public charging in your area, how safe do you feel?
Rows
Very unsafe
Unsafe
Neutral
Safe
Very safe
Daytime at public stations
•
•
•
•
•
After dark at public stations
•
•
•
•
•
Q11
Multiple Choice
Which on-site features make you feel safer at charging locations? Select all that apply.
Bright, even lighting
Visible security cameras
Staff presence or security patrols
Clear signage and wayfinding
Open sightlines (no hidden areas)
Emergency call button
Other drivers present
Call-for-help in app or kiosk
Other
Q12
Dropdown
What is your age?
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
Prefer not to say
Q13
Multiple Choice
How do you describe your gender?
Woman
Man
Non-binary
Prefer not to say
Q14
Dropdown
Where do you primarily use public charging?
United States
Canada
United Kingdom
European Union
Australia/New Zealand
India
Southeast Asia
East Asia
Middle East
Africa
Q15
Dropdown
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Less than high school
High school or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Postgraduate degree
Prefer not to say
Q16
Multiple Choice
What is your current employment status?
Employed full-time
Employed part-time
Self-employed
Student
Homemaker/Caregiver
Unemployed
Retired
Prefer not to say
Q17
Chat Message
Welcome! This brief survey asks about your recent public EV charging, how you pay, and how safe you feel at sites. It takes about 5 minutes.
Q18
Long Text
What one or two improvements would most help availability, payment, or safety at places you charge?
Max 600 chars
Q19
AI Interview
AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on your EV charging experience
AI InterviewLength: 2Personality: Expert InterviewerMode: Fast
Q20
Chat Message
Thank you for your time—your feedback helps improve public EV charging.
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