Lightweight e-bike recommendations for my teenage kids

[mrdaddydiamond]

I currently own a Rad Power Bikes Rad Runner 2 loaded with a bunch of accessories, and the thing must weight at least 80 lbs. I don't feel comfortable allowing my 13 year old son and my 15 year old daughter to ride it, mostly because of it's considerable weight.

I need some suggestions for a lightweight ebike that would be more suitable for them, while also being totally capable for myself (a 180 lbs. man). The bike will exclusively be used on paved roads, for getting around our neighborhood on streets and sidewalks. I'm open to class-2 and class-3 bikes. One with a throttle would be nice, though I'd be open to options that don't have one. As far as my budget... cheaper is obviously better if there are multiple good options out there... and I don't see myself spending more than $4k max (but much less than that if possible). If the perfect ebike exists that's just over $4k, don't hesitate to share that with me if you think it checks most of the other boxes.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[harryS]

https://www.aventon.com/products/soltera-2-ebike?variant=42472445018307&utm_id=20237503903------&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid-shopping&utm_campaign=WP_G_PMAX_FEED_X_X_ALL-EBIKES--20237503903&utm_content=&utm_term=&gad_source=1

Class 2 with throttle. Kids won't get into too much trouble with it.