Ryde Accelerates Growth with Strategic Expansion into Electric Vehicle Rental Market
Rhea-AI Summary
Ryde (NYSE:RYDE) announced a strategic expansion into the electric vehicle (EV) rental market on December 10, 2025, targeting a fleet of up to 400 EVs over the next six months via a structured Call Option Agreement with Guan Chao Holdings and Singapore Electric Vehicles.
The initiative aims to leverage Ryde's existing driver base, fleet allocation and maintenance processes, and to comply with LTA and EV charging safety standards while pursuing scalable, capital-efficient rollout, priority EV supply, fleet-level pricing and flexible financing.
Ryde says the program will diversify revenue streams, improve driver economics with lower operating cost per km, enhance rider experience, and strengthen the company's ESG and clean-mobility position in Singapore.
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- Up to 400 EVs planned within six months
- Structured Call Option Agreement with two partners for priority EV supply
- Fleet-level pricing and flexible financing to support capital-efficient rollout
- Leverages existing driver base and maintenance processes to scale operations
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
RYDE’s modest 0.35% pre-news gain contrasts with mixed peers: JTAI and BNZI up 5.03% and 4.1%, IFBD down 3.16%, others roughly flat, suggesting a stock-specific story rather than a broad sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 09 | Driver upskilling program | Positive | +0.3% | Certified driver-partner training to expand income and career pathways. |
| Dec 03 | Equity offerings | Negative | -1.1% | US$14M combined private placement and registered direct equity financing. |
| Nov 18 | Tourism partnership | Positive | +5.8% | Weixin/WeChat Mini Program launch to capture Chinese visitor demand. |
| Nov 06 | Loyalty partnership | Positive | +4.8% | Kris+ collaboration enabling discounted miles-to-RydeCoins conversions. |
| Oct 30 | EV investment | Positive | -8.7% | Convertible notes investment in SEV to support electrification roadmap. |
RYDE’s news flow has been dominated by partnerships, investments, and capital raises. Four of the last five items saw price moves that aligned with the apparent sentiment, but a sizable divergence followed the SEV investment.
Over the past months, RYDE has focused on partnerships, driver initiatives, and funding to support growth. On Oct 30, it invested in Singapore Electric Vehicles, securing access to an EV fleet. Subsequent partnerships with Kris+ (Nov 06) and Tencent Cloud (Nov 18) supported user growth and tourism traffic. December brought equity offerings totaling US$14 million and a driver upskilling program (Dec 09). Today’s EV rental expansion builds directly on the earlier SEV investment and the broader electrification roadmap.
Regulatory & Risk Context
Ryde has an active Form F-3 shelf dated 2025-07-09, expiring on 2028-07-09, with at least 2 prospectus supplements filed, indicating it has used this program for recent registered offerings.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement extends Ryde’s EV roadmap by moving from investment and access agreements into direct EV rentals, targeting a fleet of up to 400 vehicles via a Call Option Agreement. It builds on earlier SEV and partner initiatives aimed at cleaner mobility and better driver economics. Investors may focus on fleet utilization, capital efficiency, and regulatory compliance as key proof points for this expansion, alongside monitoring any further use of the existing Form F-3 program.
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SINGAPORE, SG / ACCESS Newswire / December 10, 2025 / Ryde Group Ltd (NYSE American:RYDE) ("Ryde" or the "Company"), a leading technology platform for mobility and quick commerce in Singapore, today announced a bold strategic initiative to expand into the electric vehicle ("EV") rental market. This milestone accelerates Ryde's ambitions in sustainable mobility and positions the Company to capture the surging demand for eco-friendly transportation in Singapore, fuelled by supportive government policies, corporate ESG priorities and rapid consumer adoption of EVs. Ryde will ensure full compliance with LTA guidelines and EV charging safety standards, proactively addressing regulatory and safety considerations as it scales its EV rental operations.
Advancing Sustainable Mobility and Unlocking New Growth
Ryde's entry into EV rentals marks a significant step forward in strengthening its clean-transport ecosystem.. By tapping into its established driver base and robust operational infrastructure, including proven processes for fleet allocation and maintenance, the Company will diversify revenue streams, elevate rider and driver experience, and enhance its ESG leadership. Through this initiative, Ryde aims to build a highly engaged and sustainability-focused community, expanding touchpoints across its platform and creating new opportunities for strategic partnerships.
Strategic Partnerships Secured for Scalable EV Fleet Growth
To deliver on this initiative, Ryde is partnering with Guan Chao Holdings Ltd ("GCHL") and Singapore Electric Vehicles Pte Ltd ("SEV") to secure a fleet of up to 400 EVs over the next six months under a structured Call Option Agreement.
This collaboration provides Ryde with priority access to EV supply, fleet-level pricing advantages and flexible financing structures, ensuring a scalable and capital-efficient rollout.
Positioned to Capitalize on Singapore's Accelerating EV Shift
"This strategic expansion into the EV rental market demonstrates Ryde's commitment to sustainable growth and innovation," said Terence Zou, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Ryde. "As EV adoption accelerates in Singapore, Ryde is uniquely positioned to shape this transformation. Expanding access to EVs not only lowers operating costs for our drivers and enhances the user experience, but also provides predictable operating costs and a lower cost per km, offering clear economic benefits to our driver community, while opening new avenues for long-term value creation for our shareholders."
Strengthening Ryde's Long-Term ESG and Market Leadership Vision
The EV rental program complements Ryde's broader sustainability and product innovation roadmap, forming a strong foundation for long-term expansion in the clean mobility sector. As Singapore's EV ecosystem rapidly matures, Ryde's early move into this space positions the Company to capture emerging demand and reinforce its commitment to delivering economic, environmental and social value.
About Ryde Group Ltd
Ryde, a homegrown super mobility app founded in Singapore, is the world's FIRST on-demand carpooling app since 2014. As a publicly listed company on the NYSE American, we are reimagining the way people and goods move around. We offer a full suite of services, including carpooling, private hire, taxi, and delivery, but what truly sets us apart is our commitment to empower our private-hire and taxi partners. We take
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SOURCE: Ryde Group
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