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When I ride my ebike to the grocery store or to work its pretty much always replacing a trip I would have taken in a car. I'd say it replaces about 20% of my trips. There is close to zero chance I would have used a non-ebike to have done the same.
@whosepoopisonmybutt
For what reason? Ebikes essentially are motorcycles. So why don't you just use a real motorcycle? E-bikes combine the disadvantages of bicycles, namely comparatively low speed, with the disadvantages of motor vehicles, namely loss of fitness.
No, they are not motorcycles. They are bicycles with an electric support. Motorcycles are a lot faster and therefore more dangerous. If you crash at 25km/h that results in different injuries than a crash with 125km/h. Therefore, motorcycles need a (extremely expensive) license, regular checks, expensive maintenance and cost more.
@brot
They are motorcycles with minimal pedal assistance from the rider, which serves as a fig leaf.
How much power do you think a bicycle rider needs for riding at a speed of 25 km/h? How much power would he or she need for riding with a speed of 125 km/?