African electric mobility company Spiro has acquired motorcycle engineering specialist Coexlion as part of its strategy to strengthen product development capabilities and expand the localisation of electric two-wheelers for African markets.
The company also announced plans to establish its first African research and development centre in Kenya, aimed at supporting the design and engineering of electric motorcycles tailored to regional requirements.
Acquisition Targets Product Development Capabilities
According to Spiro, the acquisition of Coexlion will help accelerate vehicle development cycles and enhance the localisation of components and vehicle architecture.
The company said the move is intended to support the creation of electric motorcycles designed specifically for African operating conditions, rider behaviour and market needs.
Coexlion brings expertise in motorcycle engineering, including electric two-wheelers, chassis and frame development, reliability engineering, battery systems and industrial design.
Engineering Experience Across Global Motorcycle Programs
Spiro said Coexlion’s engineering team has contributed to more than 25 motorcycle development programmes worldwide.
The engineering company operates from locations in India and the United Kingdom and has experience across multiple areas of vehicle design and development.
Following the acquisition, Coexlion’s capabilities will be integrated into Spiro’s existing technology platform, which includes an R&D centre in Pune, India, a team of more than 150 engineers and a portfolio of over 30 proprietary patents.
First African R&D Centre Planned in Kenya
As part of its expansion strategy, Spiro plans to establish its first engineering and research hub in Africa.
The new R&D centre will be located in Kenya and will focus on the development, testing and localisation of electric mobility technologies for African markets.
The company said the facility will support efforts to create products better suited to local infrastructure, road conditions and customer requirements.
Expanding Manufacturing and Battery-Swapping Infrastructure
Spiro currently assembles electric motorcycles in several African countries, including Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Nigeria.
Alongside vehicle production, the company is continuing to expand its battery-swapping network, which provides charging alternatives for electric two-wheeler users across the continent.
The company said the acquisition and planned R&D investment are part of broader efforts to strengthen local manufacturing, engineering and mobility infrastructure as demand for electric motorcycles grows in African markets.
Spiro describes itself as one of Africa’s largest electric two-wheeler companies and says it operates one of the continent’s fastest-growing battery-swapping networks. The company continues to invest in vehicle development, production capacity and supporting infrastructure to accelerate electric mobility adoption across the region.