Spiro Launches State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Centre and Spiro Academy in Nairobi
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    Spiro Launches State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Centre and Spiro Academy in Nairobi

    18 September 2024

    Nairobi - Spiro is excited to announce the official opening of its cutting-edge manufacturing centre on Old Mombasa Road in Nairobi, Kenya. 

    This new facility is set to produce thousands of electric bikes and batteries annually, marking a significant milestone in Spiro's expansion across Africa.
    In conjunction with the manufacturing centre, Spiro is also launching the Spiro Academy. This initiative aims to upskill local talent, providing training in electric bike and battery manufacturing and assembly. The Academy reflects Spiro’s commitment to fostering youth employment and female empowerment within the community.
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    Kaushik Burman, CEO of Spiro, commented on the new developments: “A core part of our mission is to support youth employment and empower women. This factory and the Spiro Academy are crucial steps towards achieving these goals, creating valuable opportunities for local individuals and contributing to the community's growth.”

    Since commencing operations in Nairobi in July, Spiro has achieved the milestone of deploying its 1,000th bike in Kenya within just one month. As the factory ramps up to full capacity over the coming weeks, the number of bikes deployed is expected to increase significantly.

    Raymond Kitunga, Spiro’s Deputy, expressed his pride in the impact of the new initiatives: “We are incredibly proud of the positive influence our manufacturing centre and Academy have on the community. Spiro’s commitment to delivering social, economic, and environmental benefits through our EV production in Kenya is evident in the opportunities we are creating and the sustainable solutions we are providing.”

    The move to sustainable transportation, such as Spiro's electric motorbikes, is crucial given that greenhouse gas emissions from transportation in Africa are increasing by 7% annually. Air pollution, which is the second leading cause of death on the continent, contributes to heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer, resulting in approximately 1.1 million premature deaths each year. By switching to electric motorbikes, which do not emit exhaust fumes, we significantly reduce air pollution in urban areas and support healthier communities.
    Spiro's unique model is centred around battery swapping technology, which provides riders with access to Spiro's network of swapping stations, fast and slow chargers, and home charging solutions. This flexible approach ensures that energy is available exactly when and where our customers need it. Our State of Charge (SoC) technology greatly enhances the riding experience, offering a seamless, efficient, and eco-friendly mode of transportation.

    About Spiro

    Spiro is a leading EV company, with more than 18,000 innovative electric bikes deployed across Africa. Our innovative battery swapping technology allows riders to exchange batteries easily and safely in a matter of seconds at our battery swapping stations. 
    Spiro manufactures and assembles batteries and motorbikes at its technical innovation campus in Nairobi, Kenya, on African soil. 
    Spiro is delivering clean energy and sustainable transportation in Benin, Togo, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria.

    Notes to Editors

    Spiro is pioneering a Pan-African smart energy ecosystem with the introduction of home charging solutions and smart automated swap stations, demonstrating our commitment to technological innovation and user convenience.
    With over 18,000 electric motorbikes and 45,000 swappable batteries already in operation across Benin, Togo, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Ghana, Spiro is at the forefront of Africa's transition to sustainable transportation.
    Spiro's innovative battery swapping technology offers a cleaner, smarter, and more efficient travel alternative, underscoring the company's focus on safety and customer satisfaction.
    With over 11 million battery swaps and more than 600 swap stations, Spiro's battery swapping model is pivotal to its operations, ensuring a seamless EV user experience.
    Spiro riders have collectively driven more than a quarter of a billion kilometres without polluting Earth's atmosphere.