The electric-assist bikes here are mostly crummy electric mopeds that don't work well as bikes or scooters. I would be more likely to get an electric scooter, but am not sure where I would keep it. You can get electric scooters here that look like Vespas for about US$600, or less fancy ones for less than half of that. I won't say it's not tempting. Still, I'd rather spend money on my bike!