Spiro, an electric motorcycle manufacturer, has officially launched operations in Tanzania, bringing eco-friendly electric two-wheelers to address urban transport challenges and reduce carbon emissions.
According to a press release shared on Saturday, the 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 localization strategy and its commitment to a Made-in-Africa approach, Spiro will establish or partner in assembly facilities within Tanzania.
The upshot of the entry, Spiro adds, will be the creation of employment opportunities, reducing reliance on imports, and lowering the overall cost of vehicle ownership for local riders and entrepreneurs.
In his remarks, Kshitij Sharma – the company’s Managing Director, said the expansion will make sustainable transport more accessible
“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 five battery swaps substations across key locations in Dar es Salaam, including Gongo La Mboto, Kigamboni, Mbagala, Kariakoo and Total Station – Bonyokwo. These strategically positioned stations ensure convenient access to charged batteries and enhance efficiency for users.
Spiro Officially Launches Its Operations in Tanzania
In addition to its focus on technology and infrastructure, Spiro maintains a strong commitment to local engagement. The company is introducing affordable leasing options, progressive ownership pathways, and structured training programmes to support youth and small-scale entrepreneurs entering the e-mobility sector.
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.
These partnerships aim to expand infrastructure, facilitate digital payments, and accelerate the uptake of clean mobility solutions.
For Spiro, Tanzania represents a high-growth e-mobility market, driven by rapid urban expansion and increasing demand for affordable, sustainable transport options.
About Spiro
Spiro is among the largest electric mobility companies in Africa, which operates the battery swapping infrastructure in 8 African countries.
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So far, Spiro has achieved over half a billion kms of CO2 free travel. In addition, the motorcycle maker crossed 20 million 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.
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