Spiro, an electric two-wheeler manufacturing company, has officially launched its operations in Nigeria with a base in Ogun State.
The expansion marks a pivotal moment in the electric mobility landscape of Africa’s largest economy.
With more than 17,000 electric motorbikes already deployed across sub–Saharan Africa, Spiro’s strategic expansion into Nigeria will see its presence in up to eight of Nigeria’s major cities including Abeokuta, Ibadan, Lagos, and Abuja.
The move will help electrify the nation’s mobility, and substantially reduce carbon emissions while promoting environmental sustainability and enhancing the quality of life for Nigerians.
In Africa, greenhouse gas emissions from transportation are growing at a rate of 7 percent each year. Air pollution is the second biggest killer across the continent, associated with heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer. Around 1.1 million people die prematurely from air pollution in Africa each year.
Spiro’s model is centred on battery swapping, allowing riders to use Spiro’s swapping stations, fast and slow chargers, and home charging solutions – a flexible solution to ensure the delivery of energy to meet customers’ needs.
Its State of Charge technology significantly enhances the riding experience, offering a seamless, efficient, and environmentally friendly mode of transport.
The company’s expansion is further supported by strategic partnerships that have accelerated the growth of Spiro’s charging network. This network expansion is pivotal in making EVs a viable option for more people, contributing to a substantial reduction in carbon emissions and promoting sustainable development.
In Nigeria, Spiro has already announced strategic partnerships with Max, Dot, and Onocon, who share its vision for a cleaner and healthier world, where riders have access to affordable and reliable transportation and cutting-edge technology.
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“Our expansion marks a new chapter for Spiro and the broader EV ecosystem in Nigeria. We’ll deploy many 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,” said Kaushik Burman, CEO of Spiro at the recent launch event in Abeokuta.
Spiro’s expansion into Nigeria is driven by its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the enhancement of the African smart energy ecosystem.
It has automated swap stations that embody Spiro’s dedication to offering efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly transportation solutions.
Spiro’s innovative battery-swapping model allows electric vehicle users to replace their depleted batteries with fully charged ones in mere seconds, eliminating the lengthy wait times associated with traditional charging methods.
The initiative has garnered strong support from local governments, including an endorsement from Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun State, who highlighted the multiple benefits of electric bikes.
He said the company has already established a presence in key African markets, actively transforming the transportation landscape in Togo, Benin, Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, and Uganda with eco-friendly electric vehicles and pioneering battery-swapping technology.
He said the company is set to expand its reach further, with plans to enter several additional countries.
“Spiro’s electric bikes promise a future of reduced environmental impact, economic savings, and improved community health. We’re proud to collaborate on this sustainable venture, setting a green standard for transportation in Nigeria,” Abiodun said.
Spiro is an EV player at the forefront of the electric mobility revolution, with a robust fleet of electric bikes and an expansive network of battery swap stations.
