New to eBikes - where to start?

Hey everyone!

I'm super excited to finally be looking into getting an eMTB, but honestly, the options are a bit overwhelming! I've been riding traditional mountain bikes for years, mostly on singletrack trails and some local climbs, usually 15-25 mile rides. For those of you who've been through this, what was the absolute best piece of advice you got when you were starting out with eMTBs, especially regarding motor types or battery range for trail riding? Any specific models that blew you away for a beginner-friendly but capable trail bike?