My son is 18 and I want to get him an e-bike for christmas

A lot of people focus on cars, but in this economy with hard to find jobs and gas prices, that's not super realistic. So i was thinking an e-bike would be great at some freedom and transportation and being able to get to and from a job once he graduates.

That being said, hes not a small guy, about 6'2", not sure about weight but hes on the thinner side and I was looking around the $1000 price range.

What are some good brands to focus on? Are there good options on amazon? Should I try to buy something in person locally?