Spiro’s mission, achievements, and Nigeria plans
Rahul Gaur, Director of West Africa, took the stage next. He described the company’s experiences and future goals vividly. Spiro has more than 45,000 e‑bikes deployed in Africa, has made 22.9 million battery exchanges, and has cut more than 44,000 tons of carbon footprint. All these numbers make it the region’s undisputed EV champion.
In Nigeria, Spiro has launched 1,000 bicycles in Ogun State and is expanding fast in Delta, Cross River, and Kwara states. Rahul discussed the company’s ambitious goal: doubling its network of battery‑swapping stations from 64 to 1,000 by January 2026 so riders never have to worry about a dead battery.
He also added that Spiro’s customers have already driven over 250 million kilometres in Africa to date, saving thousands of liters of fuel and demonstrating that EVs can function even in infrastructurally challenged nations.
As for the prices, Rahul underlined that the price of Spiro puts electric mobility on par with petrol motorcycles:
“Our bicycles are 40 % cheaper to maintain than fuel bikes. A 100 km journey costs ₦2,000 on power, and it will cost ₦3,000 or more on fuel,” he clarified.
Rahul also pointed to Spiro’s investment in the African workforce, which is more than 95 % African employees, with over 130 certified technicians among them, and aims to double the figure as demand rises. Spiro Academy, its training arm, partners with universities to certify and train technicians to service the growing EV ecosystem.
Another notable achievement mentioned was the introduction of over 500 battery‑swapping stations across Africa, and as a result, Spiro became the largest operator on the continent. The network enables the swapping of batteries within minutes rather than spending hours waiting to be charged, a point of adoption tipping.
Spiro’s product showcase
The Spiro management team in attendance addressed questions about overcoming Nigeria’s energy and policy challenges to the connection of state governments, power utilities, and retailing.
Thereafter, the team showcased three Spiros’ flagship models:
- Ekon 450M3: Spiro’s high‑performance commuter bike, built for efficiency and durability.
- Ekon Alpha+: The premium model featuring a 7‑inch LED display, tyre pressure monitoring, and advanced performance features.
- Ekon Collectable Limited Edition: A special edition model, including a Davido‑branded version, designed for collectors and brand enthusiasts.
He emphasized that Spiro’s tech stack, including real‑time tracking, geofencing, and bike immobilization features, is fully developed in‑house, allowing governments and fleet owners to manage operations more efficiently and curb theft or misuse.
Driving Nigeria’s EV future
Spiro is anticipating the future of electric mobility in Nigeria. The company is building new assembly plants in Nigeria and Rwanda to improve capacity locally and provide employment, with over 95 % of its employees already African.
Its infrastructure plans are also ambitious, with fast charging points that can charge bicycles in under 45 minutes for a 100 km range.
In order to make EV adoption as convenient as possible, Spiro is launching Service‑on‑Wheels to bring repairs to particular riders’ doorsteps and increasing coordination with fueling pumps, malls, and logistics companies to make battery swapping stations available.
There is also an environmentally friendly tour truck traveling between Nigeria’s major cities to educate riders and make them aware of the benefits of EVs.
With 40 %‑saving maintenance on the motorbike and lower CO₂ emissions, Spiro is a driver of cleaner, cheaper, and smarter motoring, and its best‑selling Alpha model, supported by superstar Davido, has an aspirational premium sheen.