America’s once-promising EV transition could have taken a U-turn, however a minimum of some in Hollywood are attempting to do their half. Rivian partnered with Gray’s Anatomy to make a customized electrical ambulance for the long-running sequence.
The ambulance is a modified model of Rivian’s Commercial Van. The customized “vanbulance” serves a twin function: stopping on-set exhaust fumes (which may hurt the forged and crew) and integrating a inexperienced storyline. “As an additional benefit, the elimination of engine noise introduced a welcome quiet whereas cameras had been rolling,” Rivan wrote in a blog post.
Amongst different modifications, it has rear double doorways as a substitute of a roll-up one. (Rivian)
The car contains some production-specific touches. Its partitions and roof panels are detachable, permitting cameras to succeed in angles required for inside photographs. As well as, Rivian changed the usual van’s rear roll-up door with double doorways whereas including a aspect entry to the cargo space. The corporate additionally added customized lighting and an exterior wrap studying “Seattle Emergency Response Providers.”
The workforce consulted with the Huntington Seaside Hearth Division and the Los Angeles Hearth Division to tell the inside format. “Their suggestions was invaluable to grasp how first responders truly use their autos,” Rivian wrote.
No less than Hollywood’s fictional worlds are transitioning to electrical. (Rivian)
The Hollywood Reporter notes that the electrical ambulance debuted within the November 13, 2025, episode of Gray’s Anatomy. Nonetheless, it was featured extra prominently in Thursday’s episode — therefore Rivian selecting this week to focus on it.
