One big reason i avoid cars is because you need a license and that means more interaction with the police and dmv. If there is a good reason for this I don't mind, but it makes ebikes less desirable. If you think about it, they are the only means of transportation in a city that can transport you commuting distances without having to interact with the government (public transportation has their own surveillance and police). Regular bikes are impractical in high humidity and heat, and >2-3mi daily is too much for most people.