Try before you buy - if possible - don't want to be disappointed in hill-climbing ability.

Here's a possibility for a name-brand bike with a name-brand motor - for $2399 if you can find one. Trek Verve with a Bosch motor.

Mid-drive motor with substantial torque, integrated lights, fenders, kickstand, decent battery capacity, and a company that will back it up through your LBS during the warranty.

A (lightweight) friend of mine rode one on a 50 mile ride with me last year - 3000' of climbing - she had about half a battery remaining at the end. This was because this bike has a normal chain ring (no reduction gear) and can be peddled/shifted like a normal bike - albeit a 45 lb. one. She was able to save battery power by pedaling more on flats/downhills with minimum motor input.

It should be able to get you to work and back no problem.

https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b...verve/p/17470/