Ace Green Recycling has partnered with Spiro, Africa’s largest electric vehicle company, to advance sustainable battery recycling across the continent. The collaboration focuses on recycling end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, including LFP batteries, and production waste from Spiro’s battery manufacturing facilities. By working together, the companies aim to promote a circular battery economy and ensure responsible disposal and reuse of battery materials.
Spiro has designated Ace as its exclusive global recycling partner. The partnership includes the development of recycling centers near Spiro’s battery collection hubs, leveraging Ace’s proprietary, eco-friendly recycling technology. This initiative is expected to enhance Spiro’s sustainability efforts while supporting its expansion across Africa.
According to Kaushik Burman, CEO of Spiro, sustainability is central to the company’s mission as it deploys Africa’s largest electric mobility fleet. Partnering with Ace strengthens Spiro’s circular value chain, reduces carbon emissions, and aligns with Sustainable Development Goals 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and 13 (Climate Action). Nishchay Chadha, CEO of Ace Green Recycling, highlighted that Spiro is leading Africa’s electric mobility transition, and Ace is eager to support this growth through its innovative LithiumFirst™ recycling technology. The partnership also marks an important step in Ace’s global expansion into Africa.
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Ace Green Recycling, Inc., headquartered in Delaware, is a battery recycling technology company that offers zero Scope 1 carbon emissions solutions for lithium and lead batteries. The company was founded by industry veterans Nishchay Chadha and Dr. Vipin Tyagi and operates modular, sustainable recycling facilities for industries such as automotive, electronics, and energy storage.
Spiro operates more than 22,000 electric bikes across Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Tanzania. Its riders have covered over 300 million kilometers, preventing more than 21,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions. The company supports a comprehensive electric vehicle ecosystem, including battery swapping, fast chargers, and home charging solutions, with innovation centers in Pune and Lagos.
