Rivian Halloween Update Turns R1, R2 Into Ghostbusting EVs Through Nov. 2
The over-the-air update adds themed lights, sounds, a scavenger hunt and a parked-only arcade game.
Rivian brings out its Halloween Mode for R1, R2, and R1S EVs, giving them ghost-hunting capabilities through November 2. The update, developed with Sony Pictures, transforms the vehicles into ghostbusters with exterior lights, sounds, graphics, and a digital infotainment system. Owners can access the change via a red toggle on the driver's display, which syncs the interior and exterior lighting and audio to resemble the Ghostbusters' car, Ecto-1.
The update offers different themes, such as Proton Pack, Slimer, Ghost Trap, and Peter Venkman, and allows the EV to trigger a random themed light-and-sound show for trick-or-treaters. Inside the vehicle, the dashboard and rear displays mimic Ecto-1's control panels, playing the iconic Ghostbusters theme song. Passersby can be surprised with themed light-and-sound shows, while the in-dash scavenger hunt, arcade game, and lights and sounds are only active when the vehicle is parked.
A physical homage to the original Ecto-1, the Ecto-R1, is also on display at Rivian retail spaces for fans to see.
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