Africa’s shift to electric mobility is gaining momentum, and Spiro is at the forefront of this transformation. With over 35,000 electric motorcycles deployed across eight countries, including Kenya, Rwanda, and Nigeria, Spiro is proving that sustainable transport isn’t just viable; it’s thriving.
One of Spiro’s standout successes is reducing the upfront cost of electric motorcycles, making them 30% cheaper than traditional petrol bikes. For riders like Ange Uwingeneye, a moto-taxi driver in Rwanda, this means higher earnings, up to 15,000 Rwandan francs per day, also due to lower maintenance and fuel costs
Spiro is also championing gender inclusivity by actively empowering female riders in a male-dominated industry.
Battery Swapping & Emissions Reduction
Spiro operates the largest battery-swapping network in Africa, with 60,000 LFP batteries and 20 million swaps to date, making it the second-largest such network globally. This system cuts charging downtime, boosts efficiency, and has already saved 33,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
Local Manufacturing & Job Creation
With four assembly plants in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Nigeria, Spiro is driving local industrialization. The Kenya facility alone can produce 50,000 bikes annually, with plans to expand. By assembling motors and controllers locally, Spiro has created 1,000+ jobs and aims to manufacture frames soon, further boosting Africa’s EV supply chain.
The Road Ahead
Africa’s 30 million ICE moto-taxis represent a massive opportunity for electrification. Spiro’s rapid growth, 3,000 bikes deployed in Kenya in just a year, shows the continent is ready for cleaner, cheaper transport.
As Spiro expands, it’s not just building an EV fleet; it’s powering an industrial revolution. The future of African mobility is electric, and the transition is well underway.
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