Ok. Picture this with a big 500watt rear direct drive hub motor and a battery pack on the down tube (or even a mid-drive). Now, picture it with a small 250w geared front hub motor and battery pack in the seat pack.

In the pictures I like the looks of the drop bars better, but right now I prefer the ride of the uprights. Once I get me hamstrings stretched out again I'll probably go back to the drops. The uprights are nice for putting around town in casual clothes though.