Unanswered £1500 for an entry CRANK drive eMtb?

[Kme]

Hi,
I'm looking to get an eMtb for leisure riding, dirt tracks, some easy up/down hill tracks and hopefully beach riding. I'm currently 6'1, 95kg ? and NOT fit- although I ride my regular bike for 20km jaunts occasionally and I'm wanting this to inspire me to lose about 15kg. Fingers crossed my work don't cap the C2W at £1000 but I think they might so I'm looking at around £1500 for a decent entry level eMtb. Is this possible?
I DEFINITELY want a crank/mid drive but that is all I know for sure. I've seen the Voodoo Bizango Electric for £1650 at Halfords but it's a clearance bike so probably won't be available when my works C2W scheme opens again.
My question is this- is this a good choice and are there any alternatives that anyone can recommend at this price point?

Thanks in advance! ?

Kev

Voodoo Bizango Mens Electric Mountain Bike - 21" | Halfords UK

 

[Zimmerframe]

If you want "cheap" and "hub drive" you can't really go far wrong with the e-st500

MEN SPORT TRAIL MTB ELECTRIC BIKE - E-ST500 Electric Mountain Bike, Black - 27.5"

 

[R120]

The Voodoo at the sale price is about as good as it gets at that price range, but its also worth Checking out the Decathlon Hardtail

MEN SPORT TRAIL MTB ELECTRIC BIKE - E-ST 900 ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE, GREY - 27.5+

 

[R120]

You should also check out the Green Commute Initiative, its like C2W, but geared towards electric bikes, and doesn't have a 1k limit

The cycle to work scheme with no £1000 limit - Green Commute Initiative

 

[R120]

If you want "cheap" and "hub drive" you can't really go far wrong with the e-st500

MEN SPORT TRAIL MTB ELECTRIC BIKE - E-ST500 Electric Mountain Bike, Black - 27.5"

Ha, we spend too much time on here, though I prefer my colour choice

 

[Kme]

If you want "cheap" and "hub drive" you can't really go far wrong with the e-st500

MEN SPORT TRAIL MTB ELECTRIC BIKE - E-ST500 Electric Mountain Bike, Black - 27.5"

Thanks for the suggestion, though I realised I wrote hub where I meant crank! I've edited my post now. ?

 

[Kme]

You should also check out the Green Commute Initiative, its like C2W, but geared towards electric bikes, and doesn't have a 1k limit

The cycle to work scheme with no £1000 limit - Green Commute Initiative

Thanks I'll definitely check it out! ?

 

[R120]

In general Decathlon are pretty decent to buy off, with most stores having wells trained mechanics, so dont let the brand put you off

 

[Kme]

In general Decathlon are pretty decent to buy off, with most stores having wells trained mechanics, so dont let the brand put you off

I'm a complete noob when it comes to ebikes, and a novice with regular bikes so to be honest the brand names mean nothing to me anyhoo! I'll definitely have a look at them and see what the general consensus is though.
I like the look of the Voodoo from what people have said about it and if I can I'd probably go for that unless there is some reason not too (or I can't get hold of one in time!)