How many miles will you be commuting? I would recommend a Trek Verve 2+ It's a mid drive which is good on hills, has good range, suspension seat post, 700 mm tires, a rack and lights. Another bike that I would recommend is the Yamaha Cross Core or Yamaha Cross Connect for the same reasons. I started commuting last year, and commute on relatively flat terrain. I have both a mid drive bike and a hub driven one. My commute is about 12 miles one way so the hub drive works well for me. I have lost about 25 lbs, and feel better when I cycle to work. I started out on a regular bike(45 min, 110min), then switch to an ebike to get more consistent travel times(45 min, 50 min). My commute is on the road and bike trails. I live in Denver and don't look back.

I started my ebike commuting on a 2017 Raleigh Retroglide IE, This year I purchased a Blix Aveny for $1600. The one inch difference in rim diameter makes a big difference. Good luck to you.

2017 Raleigh Retroglide IE

2020 Blix Aveny with basket

Trek Verve 2+ Test ride