For the past few days, I've been commuting with my e-bike and I've got to say, it's not that bad. At first, I was anxious, worried about battery life and whether or not I'd be able to arrive on time. However, a lot of my concerns went away as I started riding.
For those who don't know, I bought a QLIFE Racer from Amazon. It cost around $500 including shipping. The range is up to around 50 miles (according to the bike description on Amazon), but realistically, since I push the bike to its max speed and ride on the streets, I'm getting around 25 miles. To be fair, the bike goes 28 MPH and I keep it around that speed (25-28 MPH) for about 80% of the commute.
Typically, I spend around $600 to commute with Uber, and the purchase of this bike was an immediate win. In almost a month, this bike will be paid off in full, and the savings thereafter will help me with my next major purchase!
So far, this is the best purchase I've made in 2025! This includes the Chromebook and replacing my cellphone.