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Electric vehicle seasonal software updates

Overview

Rivian introduced a Ghostbusters-themed Halloween software update for its R1T, R1S, and R2 electric vehicle models. Available from October 9 through November 2, the update features a themed dashboard, custom lighting sequences, and audio effects such as proton beams. It includes a “Trick or Treat Mode” for greeting guests and interactive minigames. A promotional commercial for the update features Bill Murray.

Tesla also released a seasonal update, designated as the 2026.38.3 software update, which includes a ‘Halloween Mode’. This feature transforms the digital interface into a ‘haunted house on wheels’ and modifies the appearance of pedestrians on the display to look like skeletons. Like Rivian, Tesla’s update includes a ‘Trick or Treat’ function that uses lights and sounds to react to visitors when the vehicle is parked.

Entities

Sony Pictures · Rivian · Tesla · Ghostbusters · Bill Murray

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Tesla and Rivian launch seasonal Halloween software updates

    Tesla and Rivian are offering seasonal software updates that transform their electric vehicles with themed lights, sounds, and digital graphics for Halloween.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 14 sources
    Rivian launches Ghostbusters-themed Halloween software update

    Rivian is releasing a free Ghostbusters-themed software update for its R1 and R2 vehicles, featuring themed lights, sounds, and games, promoted by a commercial starring Bill Murray as Peter Venkman.

Sources

motor.elpais.com · reviews.cnet.com