Electric Bike Firm Spiro Expands To Tanzania
This launch forms part of the company’s broader growth strategy across Africa, as it continues to scale mobility solutions in fast-growing markets.
Viral Tea Ke Writer 
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.
According to a press release dated Saturday, May 10, 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.
Kshitij Sharma - Managing Director, Kenya and Tanzania, speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the official launch of operations in Tanzania on May 10, 2025. /HANDOUT
Spiro has already deployed more than 10 battery swapping stations in 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 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 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, CEO, Spiro, weighed in.
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 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.
The launch comes after Spiro took a groundbreaking step in promoting gender inclusivity and advancing EV infrastructure by launching all-women assembly lines for motor and charger production in Nairobi, Kenya.
