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Rivian adds Ghostbusters-themed Halloween Mode to R1 and R2 EVs until Nov. 2

Rivian has released a Ghostbusters-themed over-the-air update for its R1S, R1T and R2 electric vehicles, developed with Sony Pictures. The update, active through November 2, adds custom exterior lights, sounds, dashboard graphics, voice-assistant tie-ins, and a parked-car arcade game themed around the Ecto-1 car and other Ghostbusters elements like the Proton Pack and Slimer.

EVs drain battery while parked due to background systems, automakers confirm

Tesla and Rivian confirm that even when locked, their EVs run periodic battery management checks and use the high-voltage battery to recharge smaller 12V systems that power locks and computers. Tesla says app requests, climate preconditioning and infotainment also draw power while parked, and cold weather can skew range estimates independent of actual energy use.