Are you sure the average Dutch bike commuter has a commute similar to mine? 20km from the city through the countryside? I believe their target demographic is somewhat different, and they probably sell way more ebikes to people who live/work in the city and have commutes of 10km or less. I obviously am just guessing but it wouldn't be hard to find some numbers on it. One of our fleet is a legit made in the Netherlands omafiets, a single speed. It weighs like 50 lbs. If I had to slog around on one of those all day, even just in the city, I'd want an electric motor, too.

I have thought about changing jobs to something closer and in the city but financially and otherwise it would be too disruptive right now. Also means an ebike is financially out of reach anyway for me.