Spiro Raises $63 Million to Power Electric Motorbikes and Energy Innovation Across Africa

Spiro is leading Africa’s clean mobility revolution. With $63 million in new funding, the company is accelerating the production of electric motorbikes, expanding its battery swap infrastructure, and pushing for local manufacturing.

What the Funding Supports

This round will fuel the deployment of 15,700 electric motorbikes in East and West Africa. Spiro also plans to build over 1,000 battery swap stations in countries such as Benin and Togo. In Kenya, the investment includes launching or upgrading assembly plants and training workers in electric vehicle technology.

Why Spiro is Important

Electric motorbikes offer affordable, lower emission transportation especially in cities where traffic and fuel costs hurt productivity and health. Spiro’s model of battery swapping reduces waiting times and supports affordability. It is helping urban commuters and delivery riders move more efficiently and cheaply.

This matters because mobility must be both sustainable and accessible. Spiro shows how EV models can align with job creation, industrial development, and global climate goals.

Challenges to Watch

• Developing reliable electricity and maintaining power grids.
• Ensuring regulatory support and incentives.
• Handling upfront costs of batteries and infrastructure.
• Educating the public about the benefits of e-mobility compared to fossil fuel transport.

What Spiro’s Growth Means for the Sector

Spiro’s success is signaling that clean mobility is not just an environmental ideal but a viable business. As the company scales, it sets new benchmarks for local assembly, job creation, and climate impact. Other startups are likely to follow this playbook.

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