The Catholic Church & EVs — Interesting Collaboration In Kenya - CleanTechnica

Spiro, a leading electric mobility company in Africa, has partnered with the Catholic Church in Kenya to deploy solar-powered battery swap stations nationwide. This collaboration aims to accelerate Kenya’s transition to clean, affordable mobility by combining Spiro’s e-mobility technology with the Catholic Church’s extensive grassroots network, which includes over 1,000 parishes and 5,000 mission stations across the country. The initiative seeks to provide accessible renewable energy solutions in both urban and rural areas, helping reduce emissions, lower transport costs, and support Kenya’s climate goals. The partnership leverages the Catholic Church’s widespread presence, including schools, healthcare centers, and other facilities, to host these swap stations, making electric vehicle charging more convenient for users, particularly motorcycle taxi riders who constitute a significant portion of Kenya’s transport system. Motorcycles represent over half of Kenya’s 4 million registered vehicles and are the primary driver of electric vehicle adoption, with over 7% of new motorcycle registrations in 2024 being electric