I've been car free for decades, equally because it is cheaper and it is good for the planet. I would (and did) get e-assist OR an IGH but not both, because neither is inexpensive and a $2k+ trike, $500+ mid-drive, $500+ battery, $1500 IGH, and $$$ labor to put it all together = car (IMO). Just came in from 9 miles in driving rain. A rain shroud for the trike (if I ever get a trike) would be worth more to me than an Igh.