Key facts
- African electric-mobility startup Spiro is pushing Chinese electric two-wheeler manufacturers to invest in local production facilities.
- Spiro aims to localize 90% of its supply chain by 2027.
- Spiro recently partnered with Hong Kong-listed Yadea Group Holdings Ltd.
- The partnership will supply customized electric motorcycles for Spiro’s network across seven African nations.
African electric-mobility startup Spiro is encouraging Chinese electric two-wheeler manufacturers to establish local production facilities on the continent. The Dubai-headquartered company has set a goal to localize 90% of its supply chain by 2027. Spiro recently entered into a partnership with Hong Kong-listed Yadea Group Holdings Ltd. to supply customized electric motorcycles for its operations across seven African nations.