Spiro launches operations in Nigeria
Spiro says that its electric bikes can charge both slow and fast and that it has concluded “strategic partnerships that have accelerated the growth of Spiro’s charging network” to facilitate the switch to electric mobility. However, the EV manufacturer also offers battery swapping for its electric motorcycles. In a first phase, Spiro will set up three of these swapping stations in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State. It is not clear how many stations are planned for the long term.
“Our expansion marks a new chapter for Spiro and the broader EV ecosystem in Nigeria,” says Spiro CEO Kaushik Burman. “We’ll deploy a significant number of bikes in our first year in Nigeria, enabling a lifestyle shift towards cleaner, more sustainable transportation options. Our goal is to electrify mobility across Africa, and Nigeria, as Africa’s economic powerhouse, represents an important step on that journey.”
“Spiro’s electric bikes promise a future of reduced environmental impact, economic savings, and improved community health,” adds Rahul Gaur, Spiro’s Director of West Africa Cluster. “We’re proud to collaborate on this sustainable venture, setting a green standard for transportation in Nigeria.”
Last year, the Ugandan capital Kampala signed a deal with Spiro to replace 140,000 motorbike taxis with internal combustion in five years. In September 2023, Kenya also partnered with Spiro to put one million electric motorbikes on the country’s roads. The manufacturer is also active in Benin, Togo, and Rwanda.
0 Comments