Took my new 2018 Scott e-Spark 710 for it's maiden voyage this morning, 18ish miles around my local area, 95% off-road.
First time on an e-bike, first time on full suspension, first proper ride in about 25 years...
All I can say is WOW!
P.S. also my first time using 'proper' flat off-road pedals (DMR V12 mg), and the amount of grip I found on them was amazing, compared to what I was using 25 years ago.