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Rivian Halloween Mode 2026 Brings Ghostbusters to R1 and R2

Rivian’s Oct 8 Halloween update skins its EVs as Ghostbusters’ Ecto‑1, complete with sirens, radar dish and a Bill Murray ad.

By · Published October 9, 2026  01:41 UTC · Updated October 9, 2026  01:41 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Rivian’s Oct 8 Halloween update skins its EVs as Ghostbusters’ Ecto‑1, complete with sirens, radar dish and a Bill Murray ad.
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The package adds sirens, a radar dish and visual cues that mimic the Ecto‑1, turning the cars into moving tributes to the franchise. The update arrives as the company seeks to boost seasonal engagement and showcase its OTA capabilities.

The Drive detailed how the R1S was transformed into a full‑scale Ghostbusters Ecto‑1, highlighting the sirens and roof‑mounted radar dish. Car and Driver reported that the software injects spooky sound effects and on‑screen nods to the film, while Ad Age noted a new Bill Murray commercial linking the brand to the iconic ghost‑hunting crew.

Rivian plans to monitor user feedback and may roll out additional themed updates later in the year. The next stage will be the public response to the Bill Murray spot and any subsequent seasonal software drops.

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What Ghostbusters‑themed features are included in Rivian’s Halloween mode?

The update adds sirens, a radar dish, visual styling that resembles the Ecto‑1, and in‑car sound effects, as described by The Drive and Car and Driver.

Which Rivian models receive the Halloween‑mode update?

The software is available for the R1 series—including the R1S—and the newly released R2, according to Rivian’s announcement and coverage from RivianTrackr.

How is Rivian promoting the Ghostbusters tie‑in?

Rivian is using a Bill Murray commercial, in‑car visual and audio effects, and a physical Ecto‑R1 vehicle display, as reported by Ad Age and Rivian’s own communications.

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