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Africa’s E-Bike Boom Draws Chinese Manufacturers

Published: Sep. 21, 2026  12:47 p.m.  GMT+8
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Spiro recently partnered with Yadea Group Holdings Ltd. to supply customized electric motorcycles for Spiro’s network in Africa.
Spiro recently partnered with Yadea Group Holdings Ltd. to supply customized electric motorcycles for Spiro’s network in Africa.

African electric-mobility startup Spiro is pushing Chinese electric two-wheeler manufacturers to invest in local production facilities as it aims to localize 90% of its supply chain by 2027.

The Dubai-headquartered company recently partnered with Hong Kong-listed Yadea Group Holdings Ltd. to supply customized electric motorcycles for Spiro’s network across seven African nations.

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