Spiro, a company specializing in electric motorcycles, has formally commenced activities in Tanzania, introducing environmentally friendly electric scooters aimed at tackling urban transportation issues and cutting down on carbon emissions.
As stated in a press release distributed on Saturday, this launch is an integral component of the firm’s expansion plan throughout Africa, as they keep expanding their mobility offerings in rapidly developing regions.
As part of its localization strategy and dedication to a
Made-in-Africa
Spiro will set up or collaborate on assembly plants in Tanzania.
According to Spiro, the result of this initiative will lead to job creation, decreased dependence on imported goods, and reduced total expenses for both local drivers and business owners when it comes to owning vehicles.
Kshitij Sharma, who serves as the company’s Managing Director, stated during his address that this expansion aims to increase accessibility to sustainable transport options.
“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 installed over five battery swap stations at crucial points in Dar es Salaam such as Gongo La Mboto, Kigamboni, Mbagala, Kariakoo, and Bonyokwo’s Total Station – Kariakoo. The thoughtfully placed facilities guarantee easy availability of fully charged batteries, thus boosting user convenience and operational effectiveness.
Spiro Has Now Begun Its Activities in Tanzania
Besides concentrating on technology and infrastructure, Spiro is deeply dedicated to community involvement. To assist young individuals and small business owners who want to enter the electric mobility field, the firm is launching cost-effective rental plans, flexible buy-in models, and comprehensive educational programs.
Spiro’s launch in Tanzania aligns with its broader roadmap to support the development of an inclusive and sustainable transport ecosystem.
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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.
The objective of these collaborations is to enhance infrastructure, streamline digital payment processes, and quicken the adoption of environmentally friendly transportation options.
In Spiro’s view, Tanzania presents a rapidly growing electric mobility sector, fueled by quick urban growth and rising needs for cost-effective, eco-friendly transportation solutions.
About Spiro
Spiro stands as one of the biggest players in the electric mobility sector across Africa, managing battery swap facilities in eight different nations on the continent.
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To date, Spiro has facilitated over half a billion kilometers of emissions-free travel. Moreover, the company has surpassed 20 million battery exchanges and manages more than 600 battery swap stations, with over 30,000 motorcycles currently in use.
By developing an increasing number of regional manufacturing sites and with new plants set to open soon in Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, and Rwanda, Spiro aims to provide cost-effective, domestically produced electric transportation options on a large scale throughout Africa.
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