--- title: "Rivian Turned an R1S Into a Ghostbusters Ecto-1—Sirens, Radar Dish, and All. It Rules" date: "2026-10-08" modified: "2026-10-08" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder.md" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/rivian-turned-an-r1s-into-a-ghostbusters-ecto-1-sirens-radar-dish-and-all-it-rules" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Rivian News" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" --- # Rivian Turned an R1S Into a Ghostbusters Ecto-1—Sirens, Radar Dish, and All. It Rules ![Rivian Ecto-R1]() *\Rivian\* Who ya gonna call? [Rivian](), apparently! On Thursday, just as fall hits and Halloween comes into sight the Ecto-R1 debuted along with Rivian's *Ghostbusters* app. This is all so fun and I love it. ![Rivian Ecto-R1]() ![Rivian Ecto-R1]() ![Rivian Ecto-R1]() ![Rivian Ecto-R1]() ![Rivian Ecto-R1]() ![Rivian Ecto-R1]() ![Rivian Ecto-R1]() ![Rivian Ecto-R1]() The Ecto-R1 is a true homage as Rivian's teamed up with with Sony Pictures so there won't be any lawsuits today. The build takes the R1S' 22-inch Aero wheels, brightens them and adds painted white covers. The iconic red graphic spans the body obviously accompanied by the No-Ghost logo on the hood and front doors. But it's the roof rack that gets me. Rivian said every accessory on top of the Ecto-R1 is functional including the sirens, spotlights, radar dish, and side tanks. There's also a compass that can only be seen from a top-down view. Those emergency lights aren't some modern recreation. Rivian said it sourced vintage emergency lights and restored them. Fans can check out Ecto-R1 builds at Rivian spaces in Laguna Beach, Austin, Venice, Miami Brickell, San Francisco, and New York City in the Meatpacking District where there will also be limited-edition merch. Sadly, Minneapolis is not on the list, I'm noting. It feels personal. ![Rivian Ecto-R1]() ![Rivian Ecto-R1]() ![Rivian Ecto-R1]() ![Rivian Ecto-R1]() ![Rivian Ecto-R1]() ![Rivian Ecto-R1]() For Rivian owners there's a new *Ghostbusters* app that will be part of this year's Halloween Mode. The in-vehicle app can be used while parked and will transform the displays into a *Ghostbuster* mode. Interestingly Rivian said this will remain active once the vehicle's put in Drive. A Trick or Treat Mode will takeover the driver and rear displays while the *Ghostbusters* theme song will start playing while exterior lights and sound effects kick in to match. It can all be controlled via the Rivian smartphone app as well. The sound and light show will include Ecto-1, Proton Pack, Slimer, Ghost Trap, Peter Venkman, or Random, with each being paired with custom LED sequences. Owners will even be able to swap their Rivian's lock sounds to Ecto-1 mode for Gen 1 R1 models along with Proton Pack or Chant on Gen 2 R1s and [the R2](). And for those bored while charging a new Mallow Mash arcade game will allow you to pop Mini-Pufts marshmallow men while parked. The kid in me is dying here. The Halloween update with the *Ghostbusters* app will launch October 9 and be available until November 2. *Got a tip? Who you gonna call? The Drive! Send us a line at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he sits on the Board of Directors for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()