Spiro Uganda has announced plans to increase its mega battery-swapping hubs from four to 11 by December 2026 as demand for electric motorcycles grows and the government develops regulations for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.
The electric mobility company says expanding its battery-swapping network, alongside providing maintenance services and spare parts, will be critical to supporting the growing number of Ugandans adopting electric two-wheelers.
Bruce Mucunguzi, Deputy Country Director at Spiro Uganda, said the company is integrating solar- and grid-powered mega-swapping hubs into its network. Each hub has the capacity to charge at least 200 batteries simultaneously.
Mucunguzi made the remarks at the Renewable Energy Conference and Expo 2026, held recently at Kampala Serena Hotel under the theme “From Systems to Scale.”
The event was organised by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the National Renewable Energy Platform.
He emphasised the importance of safe riding practices and reliable after-sales services, including motorcycle maintenance and access to spare parts, as electric mobility expands in Uganda.
According to Mucunguzi, Spiro's business models have helped address barriers to adoption and improve customer satisfaction, contributing to demand for its electric motorcycles.
Spiro Uganda has established four mega battery-swapping hubs in Mukono, Soroti, Jinja and Bukoto in Kampala. The planned expansion to 11 hubs by December 2026 will complement its network of more than 360 battery-swapping stations nationwide.
The network allows riders to exchange depleted batteries for fully charged ones, reducing the time spent waiting to recharge and supporting the day-to-day operations of commercial motorcycle riders.
Allan Muhumuza, team leader of the Mobility Bureau at the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, said government policies were attracting more players into Uganda's electric mobility sector.
He reported that installed electric vehicle production capacity had reached 79,000 units annually in 2025, while approximately 25,000 electric vehicles, mainly two-wheelers, were manufactured locally.
Muhumuza also said electric vehicles were becoming more affordable and could soon cost less than comparable petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles.
However, the expansion of electric mobility will require supporting infrastructure and clear regulatory standards.
Eng. Derick Birimumaso, a senior official at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, said Uganda needed to move beyond pilot projects towards establishing standards and regulations for electric vehicle infrastructure.
He identified vehicle, battery and user safety, accessible charging facilities and user security as key priorities.
The proposed regulations will also address energy metering, tariffs, billing and licensing, helping establish a framework for the development and operation of EV infrastructure.
As Spiro expands its battery-swapping network, the planned hubs and government efforts to establish sector-wide standards are expected to remain important parts of Uganda's transition towards electric mobility.