Spiro Launches Electric Bikes in Ogun State

Spiro Launches E-Bikes in Ogun: Spiro, Africa’s largest electric vehicle (EV) player, has announced the official launch of its operations in Ogun State. 

The launch ceremony on July 31, 2024, at the Arcade Ground, Ogun State Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, was attended by Gov. Adedapo Oluseun Abiodun, and Noimot Salako-Oyedele, the Deputy Governor.

Sen. Said Alkali, the Minister of Transportation, other government officials, traditional rulers, industry leaders, and key stakeholders were also present.

Spiro Launches E-Bikes in Ogun

This landmark expansion marks a pivotal moment in the electric mobility landscape of Nigeria’s largest economy. 

With more than 17,000 electric motorbikes already deployed across sub–Saharan Africa, Spiro’s strategic expansion into Nigeria will see its presence in up to eight of Nigeria’s major provinces, including Abeokuta, Ibadan, Lagos, and Abuja. 

Spiro’s expansion is further supported by strategic partnerships that have accelerated the growth of the company’s charging network. 

This network expansion is pivotal in making EVs a viable option for more people, contributing to a substantial reduction in carbon emissions and promoting sustainable development.

Spiro Expansion To Reduce Carbon Emissions

Gov. Abiodun, who earned applause from the guests when he rode one of the motorcycles at the venue, highlighted the multiple benefits of the Spiro electric two-wheelers.

He said: “Spiro’s electric bikes promise a future of reduced environmental impact, economic savings, and improved community health. We’re proud to collaborate on this sustainable venture, setting a green standard for transportation in Nigeria.”

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In Nigeria, Spiro has already announced strategic partnerships with Max, Dot, and Onocon, who share the company’s vision for a cleaner and healthier world, where riders have access to affordable and reliable transportation and cutting-edge technology.

Spiro’s unique model is centered around battery swapping, allowing riders to use Spiro’s swapping stations, fast and slow chargers, and home charging solutions – a flexible solution to ensure the delivery of energy when and where our customers need it. 

Spiro Launches E-Bikes in Ogun, Introduces SoC Technology

State of Charge (SoC) technology significantly enhances the Spiro riding experience, offering a seamless, efficient, and environmentally friendly mode of transport.

The innovative battery-swapping model stands at the core of its mission to redefine sustainable mobility across Africa. This groundbreaking system allows electric vehicle (EV) users to replace their depleted batteries with fully charged ones in mere seconds, eliminating the lengthy wait times associated with traditional charging methods.

The brand has already established a significant presence in key African markets, actively transforming the transportation landscape in Togo, Benin, Kenya, Rwanda Ghana, and Uganda with its eco-friendly electric vehicles (EVs) and pioneering battery-swapping technology.