Established in 2010, Team FONZ design, build, sell and ride electrifying two wheel machines for the future of mobility. Multi-Award Winning Automotive Product Designers.
Our Story
Team FONZ design, build and ride electrifying 2-wheel machines for the future of mobility. Multi-Award Winning Automotive Product Designers. 2 model lines and 3 on-market models. Over 30 million proven, on-road electrified kilometres. And that’s just the beginning.
The FONZ dream began in 2010, and since launching our first models in 2014, we have developed distinctive designs and ground breaking technology powered by our passion.
We believe in effortless style, retro styling meets future-oriented tech, high performance and emission-free riding in the Arthur scooter series.
We build state-of-the-art zero emission NKD e-motorbikes in our carbon neutral micro-factory using innovation, efficiency and intuitive design. They’re built to spec and are customisable in style and powertrain performance, and importantly, make a positive impact in reducing our carbon footprint.
Sustainability and Values
We strive to create a more sustainable world and work closely with industry to champion the transition to sustainable transport. We work with and support not-for-profits and organisations aligned with our values such as WWF, Conservation Council, Sydney Marathon, Sustainable Salons and AEVA (Australian Electric Vehicle Association).
We practice ethical waste management to ensure waste material is diverted from landfills to recycling plants. This includes disassembling components to recycle rare earth materials (e.g. copper wiring from electric motors). FONZ Powerpacks are disassembled and battery cells are recycled or utilised in second life applications. FONZ minimises usage of packing material and reuses supplier packing material to protect during freight and extend usage.
We aim for transparency and believe as a company we can be a positive force for change to build respect and dignity within our team and community.
FONZ products have won multiple design awards including best Automotive design and Good Design Award Gold for our vehicles and the company was the Australian National Winner of the 2023 Telstra Best of Business Awards for our work in Promoting Sustainability.
FONZ HQ
We are fortunate that our FONZ HQ & carbon-neutral micro-factory are headquartered within South-Sydney, a culturally rich and diverse place with strong community ties.
We acknowledge the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation, as the traditional custodians of the land on which we are now located. We pay our respects to Indigenous Elders, past, present and emerging and dream of a shared future together.
Michelle had an idea during a motorcycle trip in Colombia in 2010. Within months of her return, Fonzarelli was born. Michelle has worked in the Automotive industry for 15 years. She was part of the team to launch the first electric buses in Australia. Michelle is a Climate Council ambassador and multi award-winning Automotive Product Designer. Execution, persistence and passion are key to FONZs success. Her hands-on approach in the product design and build process and attention to detail in each area of the FONZ process drives the brand. Michelle recently became a mama and has put her dreams of completing the Dakar Rally on a FONZ electric motorcycle on hold with this new adventure.
After graduation, Asheleigh dove into the world of business operations & accounting, learning at the feet of industry leaders the intricacies of how a healthy, growing business functions and what needs must be facilitated to ensure growth is achieved. On the way, she found a passion for ethical, sustainability-focused business and embarked on an international career & further study which enabled her to build the rest of the skills she has inestimably brought to the FONZ team. With over a decade and a half of business experience, Asheleigh joined FONZ in 2020 when she relocated back to Australia after many years abroad. When she's not multitasking like a boss, she's out exploring everything Sydney has to offer.
With a Masters in Industrial Engineering & Management, Tim brings his passion for sustainability and creating change to help drive the electrification of Australian roads. Tim moved to Australia in 2017 and joined Fonz first in our owner community within three weeks of his arrival. In 2020 he joined as member of Team FONZ to drive the transition of sustainable transport. He previously worked at Carmeq Future Lab, Berlin, a division of Volkswagen focused on AI software.
Prashant joined FONZ in early 2019 as a senior technician with an interest to do something positive for the environment. He has held an interest in motorcycles since an early age, following his father’s passion he worked in his family's engineering company where he had the opportunity to work with a range of large-scale motorcycle manufacturers, like Honda, honing his technical skills in welding, engine rebuilding and other hands-on tasks.
Prashant holds a motorcycle mechanic trade certificate in Australia, a Bachelor’s in Business Studies and Masters of Accounting.
Prashant originates from Nepal - the peak of the world!
Currently taking up Light Vehicle Mechanic Technology. Experience in manufacturing process, machine preventive maintenance procedure, fabrication and process control. Specialising in electronic products, Jerome previously worked 17 years as senior technician for Continental AG Power Train division as part of the process and maintenance team. Jerome enjoys doing mechanical and electrical things, finding out how stuff works and expanding his knowledge and skill set.
We are on the hunt for brilliant students to intern at Fonz Moto. You bring us your fresh ideas and perspectives and we will offer you hands on industry experience and a great work culture. If you're studying engineering, commerce or marketing/communications, and have a passion for electric vehicles, sustainability and/or motorbikes, reach out to us to see if there's an opening!
