One other consideration is that e-bikes in most states are regulated differently under the state traffic codes, because you have added a motor to an otherwise human-powered machine, and now you are the driver of a motor vehicle... so there may be a mandatory helmet law, a requirement to have a drivers license for your machine, and you may find yourself banned from multi-use and other bike paths, because these facilities are closed to "motor vehicles."

I'm not against e-bikes, and I have several friends who live in hilly areas of town and swear by their machines in getting around town. And truly, I'd rather see them ride e-bikes than add more cars to the traffic mess. But just be sure what kind of riding you plan to do with it, since the shift from pedal-power to battery power can make a sharp difference in where and how you can ride with it.

Tom
LCI #1853M