I kind of want one, they are kind of cool, peddle when you want to, use the battery when you don’t. And they are quiet.The better ones appear to be kind of pricey, though.
As with most tech, you get what you pay for. E-bikes come in several types - fully powered without pedaling, or powered only when pedaling, or a mix of button-powered and pedaling when desired. Here in California, the powered only when pedaling are allowed a higher mph ability, while the button-powered bicycles are limited to a lesser mph.
Cheaper bikes have limited power and batteries, as well as heavy frames and lack of features. More expensive ebikes are lighter, have better disc brakes and computers, and are well-engineered. Expect to pay $3000 for a good one. Better ebikes will give you a 100 mile range or better on the battery life. I would not pay less than $1500 for an ebike.
I got one, it’s a blast!
FL is flat, it’s perfect for bike trails in state parks and around the beach zones. You can pedal as much as you want, or not, motor alone will take you to 20mph fast enough, battery hidden in frame. charge it through port like a laptop. Weatherproof, fat tire, folding, rides in ext cab in Tundra.