Very well stated. I got an ebike last year, and whew, it is more of a workout than jogging for the reasons you stated. It weighs 60 lbs and is not very efficient, so I peddle like a maniac the whole time I’m riding just to reduce draw on the battery. I don’t race along at high speed either, usually just 12 mph or so, just like a regular bike, although obviously something that heavy picks up speed fast on downhills.
Maybe we need a e-bike thread :). I’m comparing foldables and see 3-4 that I like. The main issue is so many are direct to consumer, so doing a test ride is difficult unless you live in the 3-cities they are made.