> It's expensive Definitely... The market is too small and everything is built by hand. You can get reasonable used ones for 4000-6000€, but you probably know

> It's expensive Definitely... The market is too small and everything is built by hand. You can get reasonable used ones for 4000-6000€, but you probably know that. Otoh you save gasoline which pays for itself after a while (3 years in my case, not counting insurance or maintenance). > it hardly has more space to bring stuff than a normal bike It's a bit more and it's safe from the elements. Some 4-wheel models have an actual trunk. > the rain Doesn't bother me either, riding bicycles in the rain is surprisingly ok. > I am not claiming to be rational here Maybe try one out. I was convinced of the concept when I could easily keep up with my SO who was doing 45 km/h in a e-VM during a test ride. That said: I don't own a VM either because it never made sense... Either my workplace was too close or too far for a VM to make sense. But I think there is a sweetspot of around 20-40km one way, where a VM is a great alternative to normal bikes and cars.