Spiro, Africa’s leading EV’s mobility leader has officially launched operations in Tanzania, bringing eco-friendly electric two-wheelers to address urban transport challenges and reduce carbon emissions. This launch forms part of the company’s broader growth strategy across Africa, as it continues to scale mobility solutions in fast-growing markets.
As part of its localisation strategy and its commitment to a Made-in-Africa approach, Spiro plans to establish or partner in assembly facilities within Tanzania. This initiative aims to create employment opportunities, reduce reliance on imports, and lower the overall cost of vehicle ownership for local riders and entrepreneurs.
“To support local economies, Spiro plans to establish or partner with local assembly facilities in Tanzania. This initiative will drive job creation, reduce reliance on imports, and lower vehicle costs, making sustainable transport more accessible.” Kshitij Sharma - Managing Director, Kenya and Tanzania.
Spiro has already deployed more than ten battery swapping stations within Tanzania, with the aim of setting up a large network of swapping stations in Tanzania.
In addition to its focus on technology and infrastructure, Spiro maintains a strong commitment to local engagement. The company will introduce assets financed by banks and a range of asset financers, progressive ownership pathways, and structured training programmes to support youth and small-scale entrepreneurs entering the e-mobility sector.
“Spiro offers the most affordable bike and battery swapping network in Africa, with costs lower than gas-powered bikes. Our commitment is to provide accessible, eco-friendly transportation that transforms urban mobility and supports economic growth across the continent, ”Kaushik Burman, Chief Executive Officer, Spiro.
Spiro’s launch in Tanzania aligns with its broader roadmap to support the development of an inclusive and sustainable transport ecosystem. The company is working to improve access by supporting gender-focused programmes that encourage the participation of women as riders and mechanics, and by offering pathways that promote wider engagement across the mobility sector.
To support adoption at scale, Spiro is open to strategic collaborations with Tanzanian government bodies, energy regulators Energy regulators like The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority(EWURA) and Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO), ride-hailing platforms, and fintech partners. These partnerships aim to expand infrastructure, facilitate digital payments, and accelerate the uptake of clean mobility solutions.
For Spiro, Tanzania represents a high-grow the-mobility market, driven by rapid urban expansion and increasing demand for affordable, sustainable transport options.
About Spiro
Spiro is the largest electric mobility company in Africa, which operates the largest battery swapping infrastructure in 8 countries in Africa. Spiro intends to transform the African economies through substitution of expensive imported fossil fuel-based transportation into affordable, and accessible electric mobility solutions locally made in Africa, by Africans, for Africa & the world. This far, Spiro has achieved over half a billion kms of CO2 free travel, crossed 20million battery swaps and operated over 600 battery swapping stations with more than 30,000 motor bikes in circulation. Through its expanding regional production network and upcoming facilities in Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, and Rwanda, Spiro is committed to deliver affordable, locally manufactured electric mobility solutions at scale across Africa.
Contact Information:
Flora Limukii,
Head of PR & Communications – Africa
Email: flora.limukii@spironet.com
Phone: +250 798676264
Company Website: www.spironet.com
