Thread: UX "Gasoline or EV routes"

Hello masters and UX experts

I had a chat with ChatGPT about innovation in iGO next Generation UXs and some interesting ideas came up. The most relevant and practical of them, in my opinion, and of course after I made sure that there was none in iGO UX Utilities is: UX "Gasoline or EV routes".

"The UX design for selecting a route type (fast, economical, short) in the iGO Nextgen application, while separating gasoline vehicles from electric vehicles (EV), requires a "context-first" approach.
Here are the recommended design principles for 2026:

1. Vehicle settings screen (Onboarding/Settings)
Before the navigation phase, the system must know what type of vehicle it is in order to display relevant data:
Drive type selector: Select between Gasoline (gasoline/diesel) and EV.
EV profile: If EV is selected, the user will enter the battery capacity and connection type. This will change the "economical" algorithm.

2. Route selection interface (Route Preview)
After entering a destination, three cards will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. The metrics will change depending on the type Vehicle:
For Gasoline Vehicles:
Fast: Emphasis on minimum ETA, even if the route is longer.
Eco: Weighing speed against fuel consumption (preferring intercity roads at a constant speed over traffic jams or hills). The following information will be displayed: "X liters saved".
Short: The shortest physical distance in kilometers (sometimes including congested urban roads).
For Electric Vehicles (EV):
Fast: The route that will get you to your destination the fastest, including charging stops along the way if necessary.
Eco/Efficient: A route optimized for battery conservation (preferring moderate speed driving, using regenerative braking). The following information will be displayed: "Minimum battery consumption" or "X% battery remaining".
Short: Minimum distance. In the case of EV, the location of charging stations along the short route will be displayed if the battery is not Enough.

3. Key UI Elements
Visual Badges: Adding small icons on the route card:
A green leaf for an "economical" route.
A clock for a "fast" route.
A ruler for a "short" route.
Data Comparison: Displaying the difference between routes visually (e.g. "5 minutes faster, but uses 15% more battery").
Quick Toggle: A button to quickly switch between gasoline and electric profiles on the map screen (useful for users with two vehicles).

4. Highlights for 2026
Integrating energy prices: In the "economical" route, displaying an estimated cost in shekels (fuel vs. electricity) according to the latest energy prices.
Taking into account topography: For EVs, the economical route must weigh ups and downs, as they affect the range much more than in gasoline vehicles"

The above is just a "small taste" of a long and wonderful dialogue With "CGPT's wisdom".

Do any of you think that such a UX is appropriate? Desirable? Or, both appropriate and desirable?