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id: guide-0056
title: "EV Ownership Basics: Range, Charging, and Upkeep"
category: guide
subtopic: ev-ownership
page_type: guide
source_url: "https://www.genesisofdownersgrove.com"
tags: ["electric", "EV", "charging", "maintenance"]
questions:
  - "What's an electric vehicle like to own?"
  - "How far can a Genesis EV go on a charge?"
  - "Where do I charge an EV?"
  - "What maintenance does an electric car need?"
related: [battery-care, owner-resources]
dealer: Genesis of Downers Grove
---

Electric vehicles like the Genesis G90 and GV80 Coupe offer quiet, efficient driving with lower maintenance than gas cars. Understanding range, charging options, and battery care ensures a smooth ownership experience.

**Range and charging:**
- Typical range is 200-300+ miles per full charge depending on model and driving conditions
- Home charging (Level 2) takes 6-10 hours for a full charge overnight
- Public fast chargers (DC) can add 200 miles in 30 minutes
- Range decreases in cold weather and at highway speeds-plan longer trips with charging stops

**Maintenance benefits:**
- No oil changes, spark plugs, or transmission fluid
- Regenerative braking means brake pads last longer
- Fewer moving parts = fewer repairs
- Regular tire rotation and battery monitoring keep everything running smoothly

**Battery care:**
- Avoid letting the battery drop below 10% or staying at 100% for extended periods
- Extreme heat or cold can temporarily reduce range
- Battery degradation is slow-Genesis batteries are warrantied for 8 years

Genesis of Downers Grove's Service team is trained in EV care. For charging advice, range questions, or maintenance, call (630) 598-9950.