Very true...an e-bike can be more convenient, and even faster in some cases. Certainly it is far less expensive. I rode my Magicycle (fat tire e-bike, not EMTB) to the gym again, about 8 miles each direction. That's approximately two cents in "fuel" costs. If I used my car, there goes at least $2 just in fuel. For a commuter such as yourself, I can imagine how quickly the savings build -- and we haven't even mentioned the tiny carbon footprint!. Personally, I ride mostly for exercise, but I still appreciate the economical transportation for running errands. I live in an area that is mostly hills, many of them quite steep, so even when not exercising I find my 7 levels of pedal assistance very useful. It sounds like nearly all your transportation needs are accommodated by your e-bike. That's very cool!