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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Allan Olingo

African EV firm Spiro raises $215 million for electric mobility expansion

Kenya AfricaEV Spiro - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

African electric vehicle firm Spiro has raised $215 million in equity financing to expand its battery-swapping and electric mobility infrastructure across Africa, the company said Monday.

The investment round was backed by institutional investors in Europe and Africa, including Denmark’s Impact Fund, underscoring growing interest in Africa’s clean transport and energy sectors.

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