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What range can I expect from my FONZ?

See the expected range for every FONZ model by ride mode, what affects your real-world range, and simple ways to get more from each charge.

What impacts the range of an electric motorbike or scooter?

The range of an electric scooter or motorbike is defined as the distance the vehicle travels on a single full charge of the Powerpack.

Like petrol motorbikes and scooters, mileage will vary depending on your riding habits and conditions, and your range results are a direct reflection of your riding habits. However, unlike a petrol scooter or motorbike, your electric FONZ has regenerative braking — and using it well is one of the most effective ways to optimise and recover range as you ride. The more conservatively you ride, the better range you can expect from your FONZ.

The key factors which affect range include:

  • Rider behaviour — speed, acceleration, modulated riding, number of starts and stops
  • Braking style — e.g. heavy braking across short distances versus utilising regen properties
  • Ambient air temperature — range will be greater in warmer conditions
  • Terrain
  • Tyre pressure & tyres fitted - range will be greater on sport tyres/less friction on the road; and
  • Load

A couple of model-specific notes worth keeping in mind: if you have your performance settings dialled up, this will draw more power and reduce your range. Likewise, fitting larger tyres - such as dual sport tyres - increases rolling resistance and weight, so you can expect range to be less than the figures below.

We suggest that you ride conservatively as you get to know your FONZ. Once you become familiar with the range versus performance of your vehicle, then you can adjust your riding characteristics if you desire. This applies mainly to riders with trip profiles which are at the edge of the performance envelope.

 💡 Tip: let regen do the braking. Easing off the throttle early and letting regenerative braking slow you down, rather than braking hard at the last moment, feeds energy back into your Powerpack and noticeably extends your range. 

 💡 Tip: keep your tyres at the right pressure. Under-inflated tyres increase rolling resistance and quietly drain range. Check your pressures regularly against the recommended figures for your model. 

 💡 Tip: smooth beats fast. Gentle, progressive acceleration uses far less energy than repeated hard launches. The fewer hard starts and stops in your ride, the further you'll go on a charge. 

Estimated range by ride mode

FONZ scooter and motorbikes offer three ride modes. Eco mode favours range and is the closest to our published maximum possible range figures. Sport mode favours performance and acceleration, and will reduce range accordingly. Standard mode sits between the two.

The figures below represent max possible range. Our testing is conducted with an 80kg load (the reference load used for motorcycle testing under the ADRs - Australian Design Rules) at temperatures around 25 degrees. These are estimated figures, intended as a planning guide - actual range in any mode will vary based on the factors listed above.

Arthur 7

Model Max range Eco  Street  Performance  Top speed
Arthur 7 SR 65 km 52 km 40 km 65 km/h
Arthur 7 LR/LRP 130 km 104 km 75 km 90 km/h

Z Series

Model Max range Eco  Street  Performance  Top speed
Z Series SR 100 km 85 km 60 km 100 km/h
Z Series LR 180 km 140 km 100 km 100 km/h 

NKD

Model Max range Eco  Street Performance  Top speed
NKDs 100 km 80 km 55 km 100 km/h
NKD+ 140 km 115 km 77 km 100 km/h
NKD X 200 km 150 km 110 km 110 km/h
 💡 Tip — plan to the mode you'll actually ride in. If most of your riding is spirited performance-mode commuting, plan your range around that figure, not the Eco maximum. Build in a buffer for cold weather, hills, and a fully loaded bike. 

FONZ shares indicative range and performance based on maximising the benefits of regenerative braking in city riding conditions. Read more about how to maximise your range with regenerative braking

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