Spiro wins the World Bank’s Resilient Infrastructure Award

Pan-African electric vehicle (EV) company Spiro has been awarded the prestigious Resilient Infrastructure Award at the Africa Sustainable Futures Awards, jointly hosted by the Financial Times and the World Bank.

In a statement sent to the press, Spiro said the award recognises its work in developing and expanding a Pan-African smart energy ecosystem, transforming EV infrastructure across the continent and paving the way for sustainable urban mobility solutions.

We are honoured to receive this recognition from the London-based FT, which, following our TIME 100 inclusion, highlights that the world is increasingly noticing Africa’s role and Spiro’s leadership in the fight against climate change

Spiro CEO, Kaushik Burman

Spiro was also recently included in the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list in New York earlier this year, underscoring its global recognition as a leader in sustainable infrastructure and climate action.

This work supports broader global goals for clean energy and climate resilience, demonstrating Spiro’s dedication to advancing responsible energy solutions across Africa, said the company in the statement.

“Our smart energy network and innovative battery-swapping solutions are accelerating Africa’s clean energy transition, demonstrating our commitment to a future of sustainable urban mobility for all,” added Burman.

Spiro CFO Wangeci Kanjama collected the award on behalf of the company.

At Spiro, we’re not only growing and developing Africa’s EV infrastructure but ensuring that communities are uplifted as we expand. Our model supports everything from local job creation to skill development, supporting sustainable targets with tangible benefits across communities

Spiro’s CFO, Wangeci Kanjama

With over 20,000 bikes deployed across Africa, Spiro’s expanding infrastructure includes a comprehensive network of battery swap and EV charging stations. The company operates a battery-as-a-service (BaaS) model which it says is making sustainable transportation more accessible and affordable.

Spiro is the largest electric vehicle company in Africa, with over 20,000 bikes and more than 9 million battery swaps across multiple African nations.

Its growth is underpinned by rapidly growing demand for EVs on the continent, but challenges such as inadequate charging infrastructure, lack of energy access in remote areas and high upfront cost of EVs remain.

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