NAIROBI, KENYA, FEBRUARY 3^RD  2026 - Spiro acknowledges the launch of the National Electric Mobility Policy and the introduction of Kenya’s new green‑font registration plates for electric vehicles, designed to give EVs a clear identity within the national registration system and support better classification and planning. These identity plates have been referenced in the policy framework and will be implemented through the relevant agencies.

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The policy, presented on 3 February 2026, highlights electric two‑wheelers as the leading segment in Kenya’s early transition. According to the policy’s analysis, new EV registrations grew from 0.022% in 2018 to 1.62% in 2023,  driven primarily by electric motorcycles. Electric motorcycles recorded the most notable growth, increasing from 678 registered units in 2022 to approximately 24,000 units in 2025. By 2027 , this trend is projected to translate into a little over 63,000 electric two‑wheeler sales annually.

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The policy’s seven key objectives lay a robust foundation for this transition: developing an integrated policy, legal, and regulatory framework to promote E-Mobility adoption; fostering local manufacture and assembly; improving fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to accelerate EV uptake; scaling socioeconomic measures for broader adoption; creating alternative funding sources to reduce reliance on fuel levies for road maintenance and rehabilitation; building E-Mobility infrastructure capacity; and enhancing local technical skills along the value chain.

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The introduction of green‑font EV plates is intended to standardize EV identification, improve registry accuracy, and support future regulatory and planning decisions as electric mobility expands. These plates will help distinguish EVs from petrol vehicles within NTSA records, creating a clearer basis for future compliance frameworks and data‑driven infrastructure planning.

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Spiro remains the leader in Kenya’s two‑wheeler e‑mobility space, with more than 15,000 electric motorcycles in circulation and an energy network of over 350 battery‑swap stations across 30 counties. Through its battery‑swapping model, riders can replace depleted batteries within minutes, reducing downtime and ensuring predictable daily energy access. This practical approach aligns with the policy’s focus on early two‑wheeler adoption and supportive charging and swapping infrastructure.

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Spiro will continue collaborating with transport and energy stakeholders, counties, and development partners to help expand charging and swapping infrastructure, increase rider awareness, and contribute to local technical capacity and green jobs as the country progresses toward its long‑term clean mobility goals.

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NOTES TO EDITORS 

• Spiro is Africa’s largest electric mobility company, operating the continent’s most extensive and fastest growing network of battery-swapping for electric two-wheel vehicles across 7 countries.
• Spiro has more than 80,000 electric motorcycles, over 2500 battery swapping stations and more than 30 million battery swaps.
• Spiro has achieved over 1 billion kms of low-carbon emissions travel, transforming mobility and economies through substituting expensive imported fossil fuel-based transportation with affordable, accessible and sustainable solutions. 
• Spiro has 4 operational assembling facilities in Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria and Rwanda.
•  Spiro is committed to delivering electric vehicles made in Africa by Africans for Africa & the world. 

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Click here to see Kenya’s National Electric Policy

Contact Information:

Flora Limukii
Head of Communications
Email:  flora.limukii@spironet.com
Company Website: www.spironet.com

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