I don't think the economics are much different in the US either. I have been eyeing some classic motorcycles for a while ('70s hondas, ~350cc) and they are less

I don't think the economics are much different in the US either. I have been eyeing some classic motorcycles for a while ('70s hondas, ~350cc) and they are less than half the price of the higher end cargo e-bikes. Like electric cars, electric bikes are a luxury purchase and are only viable for the wealthy in wealthy cities currently.