Electric chainsaw vs gas for cutting firewood?

I need to cut about a cord of firewood this fall - mostly oak and maple. My neighbor has a big gas chainsaw but I'm thinking about getting my own. Is an electric chainsaw worth it? I'll mostly be cutting 12-18 inch diameter logs into fireplace lengths. Don't want to deal with gas, oil mixing, etc. But I've heard electric might not have enough power. Thoughts?

For just a cord or two a year, electric is totally fine. I've been using a 16-inch electric chainsaw for 3 years now and it handles oak no problem. The key is getting a decent one - the cheap ones stall out. Look for at least 15 amps. I've got a Makita and it's been rock solid. No gas, no fumes in my garage, starts every time. Way less maintenance.

Electric is great for occasional use but gas is king for serious firewood. A gas saw will cut faster and you don't have to worry about cord length or battery life. I cut about 5 cords a year and I'd never go electric. But if you're doing one cord and you've got access to an outlet, save yourself the hassle. Just make sure your extension cord is heavy enough - 12 gauge minimum or the saw will bog down.

Good point about the extension cord. I'll need to run about 75 feet from my garage. Is that too far?

75 feet is doable but get a 12-gauge outdoor-rated extension cord. The longer the run, the more voltage drop. You might also want to consider a battery-powered chainsaw if the cord situation is annoying. Ryobi and Milwaukee both make good ones now. But for your use case, corded electric is the most cost-effective option.