Nigeria Accelerates Electric Vehicle Production with New Plant

The firm has deployed over 17,000 electric motorbikes across sub–Saharan Africa and Spiro’s strategic expansion into Nigeria will see its presence in up to eight of Nigeria’s major provinces, including Abeokuta, Ibadan, Lagos, and Abuja.

This dedicated effort aims to electrify the nation’s mobility, substantially reducing 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 per cent each year and 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.

The firm’s unique model is centred around 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 when and where customers need it.

The State of Charge (SoC) technology significantly enhances the Spiro 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.

Spiro is partnering with Max, Dot, and Onocon, who share the firm’s vision for a cleaner and healthier world, where riders have access to affordable and reliable transportation and cutting-edge technology.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the firm, Kaushik Burma, commenting said: “Our expansion marks a new chapter for Spiro and the broader EV ecosystem in Nigeria. 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.”

Burma noted that the company’s investment in Nigeria is underscores its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the enhancement of the African smart energy ecosystem.

Spiro’s automated swap stations embody Spiro’s dedication to offering efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly transportation solutions while its innovative battery-swapping model stands at the core of its mission to redefine sustainable mobility across Africa.

The facility will help EV users replace their depleted batteries with fully charged ones in mere seconds, eliminating the lengthy wait times associated with traditional charging methods.

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, excited with the innovative technology highlighted the multiple benefits of electric bikes.

Abiodun learnt that Spiro has already established a significant presence in key African markets, actively transforming the transportation landscape in Togo, Benin, Kenya, Rwanda Ghana and Uganda with its eco-friendly electric vehicles (EVs) and pioneering battery-swapping technology.

Spiro is set to expand its reach further, with plans to soon enter several additional countries.

The governor at the ceremony comments: “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.”