Oh I didn't think you were detracting from e-bikes, I just think that an electric gravel bike is worthwhile as it's still a fantastic formfactor for commuting,

Oh I didn't think you were detracting from e-bikes, I just think that an electric gravel bike is worthwhile as it's still a fantastic formfactor for commuting, especially if you still want to use it non-electrically and out on rougher terrain (where rougher can be little bits of dirt or rough road on your commute). I am actually in Australia, which has some surprisingly hilly places!