A common misconception is that riding an ebike does not provide the experience and benefits of physically riding, due to the motor powering the bike along.
Definitely NOT true!
An ebike conversion enables the rider to pedal as normal but with ability to select various levels of 'power assist' to make the ride enjoyable. The multiple levels of 'power assist' available to the rider enables the flattening out of hills or making any head wind a non-event.
Scores of people enjoyed bike riding in their younger days and as the years rolled by the sport became less enjoyable, resulting in many "giving up" the sport entirely.