The main advantage of an e-bike is that it gives the rider confidence to go further than they typically would. I have been cycling to work a lot more often afte

The main advantage of an e-bike is that it gives the rider confidence to go further than they typically would. I have been cycling to work a lot more often after buying a pedal-assist e-bike, because I no longer dread struggling up a large hill at the end of the day. Increased acceleration also means you're also less likely to hold up cars when stopping and starting at traffic lights - making you feel like someone who should be on the road, rather than a slow nuisance. You can also choose how much of an assist you want depending on how lazy you're feeling. E-bikes are a bit too expensive for general adoption, but I wouldn't be surprised if they become much more common over the next few years.