America’s once-promising EV transition could have taken a U-turn, however at the least some in Hollywood try 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 Industrial Van. The customized “vanbulance” serves a twin objective: stopping on-set exhaust fumes (which might 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 weblog put up.
Amongst different modifications, it has rear double doorways as an alternative of a roll-up one. (Rivian)
The car contains some production-specific touches. Its partitions and roof panels are detachable, permitting cameras to achieve angles required for inside photographs. As well as, Rivian changed the usual van’s rear roll-up door with double doorways whereas including a facet entry to the cargo space. The corporate additionally added customized lighting and an exterior wrap studying “Seattle Emergency Response Companies.”
The workforce consulted with the Huntington Seaside Fireplace Division and the Los Angeles Fireplace Division to tell the inside format. “Their suggestions was invaluable to know how first responders really use their autos,” Rivian wrote.
At the least 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. Nevertheless, it was featured extra prominently in Thursday’s episode — therefore Rivian selecting this week to spotlight it.
