The funniest part of this whole thread is the debate around something that no one here is actually ever going to buy, but since we cyclists all seem to be contrarian by nature, this is fun.
So far it seems that no one would actually buy one of these to ride on trails because of concerns to trail damage/access. This group also seems to actually care about fitness and wellness as well, which is one of the reasons we ride bikes in the first place, so an ebike pretty much defeats that purpose.
As for commuting (excluding NYC or other urban areas), why the hell would you want to commute on one of these? You’re not getting any exercise, you can’t keep up with traffic (dangerous), and these things ain’t cheap. Why not buy a used motorcycle instead? You’ll have more fun also.
I found that a bike trailer for kids is the biggest waste of money ever. By the time your kid is 2, they’re pedaling behind you already, so paying $3k for an ebike plus a trailer on top seems ridiculous, unless your last name is Vanderbilt or Rockefeller.
I’d say the best market for this is probably DWI-guy. Since you’ll be riding your bike everywhere for the next 6mo, maybe a good investment. Then you can sell it to city commuting guy, or save it for your second offense.