I have a $2500 E-Bike. I use it to commute to work on my 5 mile trip. It gets me to work faster than driving a car. If I could just figure out how to beat the rain issue. Ok to get wet going home, but not on way in. Also ebikes don’t like the rain. Wet = bad for electrical stuff.
You just need to think outside the box:
Bike inside Giant Human Hamster Ball = Waterproof Transportation!