We were told to buy a gas GC. I think the electric would be easier. I have to go get the gas, remove the seat to pour the gas in & as you said, oil needs to be changed etc. Mine is a EZ-GO. I use it now to take Missy to the doggy park especially in the summer with the street being hot. On cool days, we walk. We didi take it to FW and enjoyed driving around looping.