ev fuel cost savings vs gas
Side by side
The same idea worded differently counts as shared. Matching uses EmbeddingGemma 2 similarity.
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
Classifying 145 queries…
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
- energybilllab.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- earthshot.us · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- evconnect.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- car-spot.io · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- evcablehub.co.uk · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- aaa.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- electricchoice.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- eia.gov · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- chooseev.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- qz.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- qmerit.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- evchargerscout.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- zeta.org · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- electricchoice.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- qz.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- westerncentralnyaaa.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- globalspec.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- aaa.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- electricchoice.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- qz.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- energybilllab.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- saveonenergy.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- earthshot.us · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- energy.gov · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- cleanenergycalc.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- aaa.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- electricchoice.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- earthshot.us · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- globenewswire.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- energysage.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- aaa.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- epa.gov · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- insideevsforum.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- saveonenergy.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- aaa.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- coltura.org · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- kbb.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- recurrentauto.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- reddit.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- edmunds.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- youtube.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- energybilllab.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- jalopnik.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- evcablehub.co.uk · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- evcablehub.co.uk · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- aaa.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- electricrates.org · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- dcfctracker.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- chooseev.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- aaa.com · vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- apnews.com · apnews.com
- apnews.com · apnews.com
- kiplinger.com · kiplinger.com
- axios.com · axios.com
- kiplinger.com · kiplinger.com
- axios.com · axios.com
- fueleconomy.gov · fueleconomy.gov
- eia.gov · eia.gov
- eia.gov · eia.gov
- eia.gov · eia.gov
- fueleconomy.gov · fueleconomy.gov
- energy.gov · energy.gov
- energy.gov · energy.gov
- energy.gov · energy.gov
- eia.gov · eia.gov
- thinkingonenergy.com · thinkingonenergy.com
- fueleconomy.gov · fueleconomy.gov
- fueleconomy.gov · fueleconomy.gov
- epa.gov · epa.gov
- supertwip.com · supertwip.com
- eia.gov · eia.gov
- fred.stlouisfed.org · fred.stlouisfed.org
- marketintellabs.com · marketintellabs.com
- en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org
- kiplinger.com · kiplinger.com
- apnews.com · apnews.com
- tomsguide.com · tomsguide.com
- axios.com · axios.com
- theweek.com · theweek.com
- reddit.com · reddit.com
- en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org
- reddit.com · reddit.com
- en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org
- reddit.com · reddit.com
- en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org
- en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org
- en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org
- reddit.com · reddit.com
- arxiv.org · arxiv.org
- reddit.com · reddit.com
- reddit.com · reddit.com
- arxiv.org · arxiv.org
- eia.gov · eia.gov
- kiplinger.com · kiplinger.com
- eia.gov · eia.gov
- eia.gov · eia.gov
- eia.gov · eia.gov
- fueleconomy.gov · fueleconomy.gov
- eia.gov · eia.gov
- eia.gov · eia.gov
Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
Queries
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
electric car vs gas car fuel cost comparison REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants a direct, side-by-side breakdown of fueling costs between electric vehicles and gasoline vehicles. | — | comparison_table | cost per mile comparison | 3x of 5 | |
how much money do you save on gas with an ev REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants to know the average annual or monthly dollar amount saved by switching from gas to electric. | — | web_article | annual operating cost savings | 3x of 5 | |
ev fuel savings calculator RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants an interactive tool to input their own mileage, local gas prices, and electricity rates to estimate savings. | — | calculator/tool | fuel savings calculators and methods | 3x of 5 | |
electric car vs gas car fuel cost REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants a direct comparison of fueling expenses between electric vehicles and internal combustion engine vehicles. | — | comparison_table | cost per mile comparison | 2x of 5 | |
ev charging cost vs gas per mile COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants to compare the exact cost per mile driven for an electric vehicle versus a gas-powered car. | — | comparison_table | cost per mile comparison | 2x of 5 | |
how much does it cost to charge an ev at home IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants to understand the baseline electricity expense of home charging, which is where most EV owners refuel. | — | web_article | home charging costs and rates | 2x of 5 | |
tesla model 3 vs toyota camry fuel cost ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to see a real-world fuel cost comparison between a popular EV and a popular gas sedan. | — | comparison_table | specific vehicle model comparisons | 2x of 5 | |
ford f150 lightning vs gas f150 operating cost ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare fuel and operating costs for an electric pickup truck versus its gas counterpart. | — | comparison_table | public fast charging costs | 2x of 5 | |
ev fuel savings for high mileage drivers PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know how much more they can save on fuel if they drive significantly more than average. | — | web_article | annual operating cost savings | 2x of 5 | |
cost per mile ev vs gas COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants to know the standardized cost-per-mile metric to accurately compare electricity against gasoline. | — | comparison_table | cost per mile comparison | 1x of 5 | |
ev charging cost vs gas prices per mile COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare the exact per-mile operating cost of charging an EV versus fueling a gas car. | — | web_article | cost per mile comparison | 1x of 5 | |
ev vs gas fuel savings calculator IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants an interactive tool to estimate their personal fuel savings based on their driving habits. | — | calculator/tool | fuel savings calculators and methods | 1x of 5 | |
cost to charge ev at home vs gas COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare the specific cost of home electricity charging against buying gasoline. | — | comparison_table | fuel savings calculators and methods | 1x of 5 | |
public ev charging cost vs gasoline COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if public fast charging is still cheaper than filling up a gas tank. | — | web_article | public fast charging costs | 1x of 5 | |
ev vs gas maintenance cost savings RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants to know if electric vehicles also save money on routine maintenance compared to gas cars. | — | web_article | annual operating cost savings | 1x of 5 | |
home charging vs public fast charging cost COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants to understand how charging location affects their overall EV fuel savings. | — | web_article | public fast charging costs | 1x of 5 | |
average electricity rate for ev charging at home RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants to know the typical cost per kilowatt-hour for residential EV charging to understand the baseline fuel cost. | — | faq_page | home charging costs and rates | 1x of 5 | |
public fast charging vs gas cost comparison COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if using public fast chargers is still cheaper than buying gasoline. | — | web_article | public fast charging costs | 1x of 5 | |
ev maintenance cost vs gas car RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants to know if electric vehicles also save money on routine maintenance compared to gas cars. | — | web_article | annual operating cost savings | 1x of 5 | |
ev vs gas cost calculator IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants an interactive tool to input their own mileage, gas prices, and electricity rates to see personalized savings. | — | calculator/tool | fuel savings calculators and methods | 1x of 5 | |
how much does it cost to charge an electric car at home RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants to know the typical impact of home EV charging on a monthly electricity bill. | — | faq_page | home charging costs and rates | 1x of 5 | |
is it cheaper to charge an ev at public stations or buy gas IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants to know if EVs still save money on fuel when relying on commercial fast chargers instead of home charging. | — | web_article | public fast charging costs | 1x of 5 | |
are electric cars actually cheaper to run than gas cars IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is seeking a definitive yes or no answer on whether EVs truly save money on running costs. | — | faq_page | annual operating cost savings | 1x of 5 | |
tesla model 3 charging cost vs toyota camry gas ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a concrete, real-world cost comparison between two popular EV and gas car models. | — | comparison_table | specific vehicle model comparisons | 1x of 5 | |
ev vs gas car maintenance cost savings RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know how much additional money is saved on maintenance like oil changes and brakes. | — | comparison_table | annual operating cost savings | 1x of 5 | |
average electricity rate for ev charging IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants to find benchmark electricity prices to use when estimating EV fueling costs. | — | dataset | home charging costs and rates | 1x of 5 | |
how much money do you save on gas with an electric car REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the average annual or monthly dollar amount saved by switching to an EV. | — | web_article | annual operating cost savings | 1x of 5 | |
how to calculate ev kwh cost vs mpg IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants to learn the mathematical formula or steps to convert electricity efficiency into a comparable gas mileage metric. | — | how_to_steps | fuel savings calculators and methods | 1x of 5 | |
cost to charge tesla model 3 vs gas sedan COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants a concrete fuel cost comparison between a popular EV model and a comparable gasoline sedan. | — | comparison_table | specific vehicle model comparisons | 1x of 5 | |
average electricity cost per kwh to charge electric car RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the baseline electricity rate used to calculate EV charging costs. | — | faq_page | home charging costs and rates | 1x of 5 | |
public fast charging vs gas prices COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants to know if using public DC fast chargers is still cheaper than buying gasoline. | — | web_article | public fast charging costs | 1x of 5 | |
is an ev cheaper to fuel for daily commuting PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if an EV offers meaningful fuel savings specifically for a regular daily commute. | — | buyers_guide | annual operating cost savings | 1x of 5 | |
average electricity rate per kwh for ev charging IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants baseline electricity rate data to estimate charging costs. | — | dataset | home charging costs and rates | 1x of 5 | |
tesla model 3 fuel savings vs toyota camry ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants a concrete cost comparison between two popular sedan models. | — | comparison_table | specific vehicle model comparisons | 1x of 5 | |
average electricity rate vs gas price for driving IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand the baseline energy prices used to calculate EV versus gas fuel costs. | — | dataset | home charging costs and rates | 1x of 5 | |
annual fuel savings switching to electric car RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants a high-level summary of how much money they can expect to save in a typical year. | — | faq_page | annual operating cost savings | 1x of 5 | |
epa fuel economy ev vs gas savings ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants authoritative, government-backed data on annual fuel cost differences between electric and gas vehicles. | — | dataset | annual operating cost savings | 1x of 5 | |
is an electric vehicle cheaper to fuel than gas REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants a straightforward yes-or-no answer with brief context on whether EVs cost less to fuel. | — | faq_page | annual operating cost savings | 1x of 5 | |
chevy bolt vs toyota corolla fuel cost ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants to compare the fueling expenses of two popular, budget-friendly vehicles in the EV and gas categories. | — | comparison_table | specific vehicle model comparisons | 1x of 5 | |
kwh per mile vs mpg cost ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand how electric vehicle efficiency (kWh/mile) translates financially compared to gas efficiency (MPG). | — | glossary/definition | aaa driving cost reports | 1x of 5 | |
is an ev worth it if i drive 15000 miles a year PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants to know if their specific annual mileage justifies switching to an EV for fuel savings. | — | calculator/tool | annual operating cost savings | 1x of 5 | |
ev fuel savings for high mileage commuters PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants to see how much a person who drives long distances daily can save by switching to an EV. | — | case_study | annual operating cost savings | 1x of 5 | |
how to calculate ev fuel savings vs gas ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants the step-by-step formula for comparing kWh per 100 miles against miles per gallon. | — | how_to_steps | fuel savings calculators and methods | 1x of 5 | |
ev vs gas fuel cost for apartment dwellers without home charging PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants to know if an EV is still cheaper to fuel than a gas car for someone who cannot charge at home. | — | forum/qna | fuel savings calculators and methods | 1x of 5 | |
is an ev worth it if i cannot charge at home PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if an EV still saves money on fuel if they rely entirely on public chargers. | — | forum/qna | home charging costs and rates | 1x of 5 | |
ev vs gas cost for apartment dwellers without home charging PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants to know if an EV still saves money on fuel when relying solely on public chargers. | — | forum/qna | fuel savings calculators and methods | 1x of 5 | |
ev vs gas cost for long commute PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The searcher wants to know how fuel savings scale for someone who drives high daily mileage. | — | web_article | cost per mile comparison | 1x of 5 | |
hidden costs of ev charging vs gas RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if there are unexpected expenses, like home charger installation or time-of-use rates, that affect EV savings. | — | web_article | fuel savings calculators and methods | 1x of 5 |
Tokens & cost
What this run used on your API keys, per model and step.
| Model | What | Requests | Input tokens | Output tokens | Web searches | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-4-hydrogen | Real-search passes | 5 | 1,115 | 32,99723,790 thinking | 28 | $0.641 |
| gemini-4-hydrogen | Simulated passes | 5 | 5,085 | 10,9823,461 thinking | — | $0.090 |
| gpt-6.1-terra | Real-search passes | 5 | 64,791 | 2,5691,004 thinking | 15 | $0.150 |
| gpt-6.1-terra | Simulated passes | 5 | 2,935 | 6,985281 thinking | — | — |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | Naming clusters | 1 | 991 | 230 | — | $0.0009 |
| Total | 21 | 74,917 | 53,763 | 43 | $0.882+ unpriced | |
Billed to your own API keys. Estimated from the providers' list prices (checked 2026-11-12); output includes thinking tokens. Free tiers, caching and retries can make your bill differ. Google gives 5,000 grounded searches a month free across Gemini 3+ models. OpenAI bills the web search content it reads as input tokens.
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-4-hydrogen · real search | 1 | — | 6 | 35.5 | 223 / 6,894 · 6 searches | |
| gemini-4-hydrogen · real search | 2 | — | 5 | 30.8 | 223 / 6,502 · 5 searches | |
| gemini-4-hydrogen · real search | 3 | — | 7 | 43.0 | 223 / 7,631 · 7 searches | |
| gemini-4-hydrogen · real search | 4 | — | 5 | 30.8 | 223 / 6,495 · 5 searches | |
| gemini-4-hydrogen · real search | 5 | — | 5 | 24.9 | 223 / 5,475 · 5 searches | |
| gemini-4-hydrogen | 1 | 12 | 12 | 11.3 | 1,017 / 2,242 | |
| gemini-4-hydrogen | 2 | 12 | 12 | 11.0 | 1,017 / 2,440 | |
| gemini-4-hydrogen | 3 | 12 | 12 | 12.2 | 1,017 / 2,427 | |
| gemini-4-hydrogen | 4 | 12 | 12 | 8.8 | 1,017 / 1,639 | |
| gemini-4-hydrogen | 5 | 12 | 12 | 9.9 | 1,017 / 2,234 | |
| gpt-6.1-terra · real search | 1 | — | 3 | 9.0 | 12,914 / 459 · 3 searches | |
| gpt-6.1-terra · real search | 2 | — | 3 | 10.8 | 13,039 / 530 · 3 searches | |
| gpt-6.1-terra · real search | 3 | — | 3 | 10.0 | 12,946 / 496 · 3 searches | |
| gpt-6.1-terra · real search | 4 | — | 3 | 11.2 | 12,963 / 574 · 3 searches | |
| gpt-6.1-terra · real search | 5 | — | 3 | 9.6 | 12,929 / 510 · 3 searches | |
| gpt-6.1-terra | 1 | 13 | 13 | 16.4 | 587 / 1,372 | |
| gpt-6.1-terra | 2 | 13 | 13 | 16.4 | 587 / 1,380 | |
| gpt-6.1-terra | 3 | 13 | 13 | 16.9 | 587 / 1,419 | |
| gpt-6.1-terra | 4 | 13 | 13 | 16.9 | 587 / 1,384 | |
| gpt-6.1-terra | 5 | 13 | 13 | 17.2 | 587 / 1,430 |