Revel, the electric car company known for its distinctive bright blue vehicles that once roamed the streets of New York City, is about to become a thing of the past. The company has announced that it will cease its ride-hailing services starting from August 11th and shift its focus towards building electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging infrastructure in major cities like New York.
Revel’s co-founder and CEO, Frank Reig, stated, “The best way to drive the transition to electric vehicles is to end ride-hailing services and redirect our strategic focus towards the electric vehicle charging sector.”
According to company data, Revel currently operates 5 charging stations with a total of 100 operational charging piles in New York City, along with another 100 under construction. They also have 1 charging station in San Francisco. The company plans to have 2,000 charging piles operational across major markets by 2030.
As the first all-electric ride-hailing company in New York City, Revel’s iconic blue fleet once became a symbol of the city. However, in recent years, their ride-hailing business has undergone multiple adjustments. In June 2024, due to declining demand, the company terminated its employee driver system and switched to independent contract drivers. In April 2025, Revel also ended its car rental partnership with Hertz. There are also rumors that Revel is seeking to sell over 100 TLC company licenses, and relevant information can be found on the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) website.
Revel started in 2018 in Bushwick, Brooklyn with 68 leased electric mopeds and expanded to San Francisco within two years, providing nearly 600,000 moped rides per month. However, with a decrease in rental demand and growing safety concerns, the company ended its electric moped leasing business in 2023.
This week, Revel’s official website has indicated the formal termination of its ride-hailing services.