Karmactive Team
Electric motorcycles are sparking a green revolution in urban mobility across the globe, and Kampala, Uganda, is vibing with this eco-friendly groove! Born in 2022, Spiro has risen as Uganda’s electric motorcycle kingpin, rolling out over 140,000 units in Kampala alone – talk about making moves! Fueled by a hefty $63 million investment from Societe Generale and GuarantCo, Spiro is on the fast track, pushing boundaries and expanding horizons.
Jules Saiman, the CEO of Spiro, spilled to Electrek’s Micah Toll, “Adding at least 15,700 clean electric motorbikes, over 31,400 electric batteries, and more than 1,000 swap stations, we’re aiming to cut down greenhouse gas emissions big time!” Spiro isn’t just about bikes; they’re laying down the roots with infrastructure – think charging and battery swapping stations. Setting sights on West Africa, Spiro is spreading its wings to Benin and Togo – the journey continues!
This expansion is all about empowering the people, manufacturing 15,000 electric motorcycles, 31,000 batteries, and popping up 1,000 battery swapping stations. Saiman is all about inclusivity, ensuring that 30% of the new jobs from Spiro’s growth will be rocking with women. Meet the Commando, Spiro’s commuter champ, hitting speeds of 80 kilometers per hour and cruising for up to 75 kilometers. Then there’s the Chap Chap, your go-to for light city commuting, with a chill top speed of 65 kilometers per hour and an impressive 90-kilometer range.
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