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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Spiro Uganda plans to increase its mega battery-swapping hubs from four to 11 by December 2026 as demand for electric motorcycles grows, the company said in its latest media statement.
The electric mobility company said expanding its battery-swapping network, alongside providing maintenance services and spare parts, would be critical to supporting more riders switching to 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, helping improve battery availability for riders.
Mucunguzi made the remarks at the recently concluded Renewable Energy Conference and Expo 2026, held at Kampala Serena Hotel under the theme “From Systems to Scale”. The conference was organised by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the National Renewable Energy Platform.
He emphasised the importance of safe riding and reliable after-sales support, including motorcycle maintenance and access to spare parts, as Uganda’s electric motorcycle market expands. He attributed the uptake of Spiro’s electric motorcycles to business models designed to address barriers to adoption and improve customer satisfaction.
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 will complement the company’s network of more than 360 battery-swapping stations nationwide.
The network allows riders to exchange depleted batteries for fully charged ones, reducing the need to wait for batteries to recharge and helping keep motorcycles on the road.
Government policies are also supporting the growth of Uganda’s electric mobility sector, according to Allan Muhumuza, team leader of the Mobility Bureau at the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
Muhumuza said installed electric vehicle production capacity had reached 79,000 units annually in 2025, while about 25,000 electric vehicles, mainly motorcycles, were manufactured locally.
He added that electric vehicles were becoming more affordable and could soon cost less than petrol- and diesel-powered alternatives.
However, the sector’s expansion will require clear standards and regulations governing electric vehicle infrastructure, according to officials from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development.
Eng. Derick Birimumaso, a senior ministry official, said Uganda needed to move beyond pilot projects and establish a regulatory framework to support the development of electric mobility 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, providing a framework for the development and management of electric vehicle charging and battery-swapping infrastructure.
As Uganda’s electric mobility market grows, the expansion of battery-swapping networks and the development of supporting regulations will be important in improving access, safety and reliability for riders.
