Similar to fooferdoggie, I used to commute by pedal bike 35 miles round trip up and down hills a couple of times per week. I purchased an E-bike a few weeks ago, and have been doing to commute 4-5X times per week.
As for range, someone said "30 miles." There may be E-bikes that will only go 30 miles... mine will go 80+.
As for the question in the OP asked, "...
are they getting a good workout?:" I pedal hard on the E-bike, and pedal more than on a regular bike because I use "pedal assist," and it doesn't assist unless I am pedaling. So... in my case riding the E-Bike is a good workout They can be a good workout, or they can be little to no workout. Choice is up to the rider.
I would also add that I am more sore, but less winded on the E-bike because I pedal more and harder on the flats and moderate up-hills, but throttle up the big hills.
Originally Posted by
fooferdoggie
exactly thats why I can ride 230 miles a week I ride every day. I could not do that on a regular bike. 18 miles commuting then hop on the e tandem and do another 10 to 15 miles on weekdays and 30+ miles each day on the weekends. since my bike shows how many watts I put out it helps to see how much I am actually doing. it just makes it more fun and I ride far more then when I was younger and felt better. with the e tandem we can get out father then we could without since we dont have a car it makes a big difference. going grocery shopping does not slow me down like it used to so I can do more of it on the bike.
lathe weight sucks 56 pounds for my commuter and 65 for the tandem.