All Vehicles in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (How to Unlock & Change Vehicles)

• There are 30+ base vehicles across all 7 playable characters at launch.
• Vehicles unlock through story missions, AR Trials, WayneTech Caches, open-world activities, and Stud purchases.
• The Batcave Garage opens for purchases after you complete Chapter 1.
• You can summon any unlocked vehicle almost anywhere by pressing Up on the D-Pad.
• To change vehicles, press Options → highlight character → press Triangle (Y on Xbox).
• Red Brick colour palettes can be applied to vehicles from the same menu.
• Buying every purchasable vehicle costs over 666,000 Studs in total.
• Three extra vehicles come with DLC packs (Arkham Trilogy, Batman Beyond, Party Music).
• Golden variants of select Batmobiles are unlocked by scanning QR codes in physical LEGO sets.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight goes big on vehicles. With over 30 rides spanning more than 86 years of Batman history, there is something here for every kind of Bat-fan — from the classic 1966 TV show Batmobile to the Tumbler from The Dark Knight, obscure motorcycle designs, and even a sports car for Talia al Ghul. Each of the game’s 7 playable characters has their own vehicle roster, and unlocking all of them takes a mix of story progress, open-world side activities, and Stud farming.

This guide covers every vehicle in the game, exactly how to unlock each one, how to change and customise vehicles on the fly, and some tips for farming Studs efficiently so you can buy the expensive ones without too much grinding.

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How to Change Vehicles in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

Swapping your vehicle is quick and can be done at any time during gameplay, including in the open world.

• Press Options (or Menu on Xbox) to open the Characters menu.
• Highlight the character whose vehicle you want to change.
• Press Triangle (Y on Xbox) to open that character’s vehicle list.
• Select any vehicle you have already unlocked to equip it.
• From the same screen, press Square (X on Xbox) to apply a Red Brick colour palette to your current vehicle.

Once a vehicle is equipped, press Up on the D-Pad to summon it almost anywhere in Gotham City. You do not need to find a garage or specific spawn point.

How to Unlock Vehicles in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

Vehicles become available once you finish the Prologue and complete your first major mission as Batman. After that, the Batcave Garage opens up at the Batmobile computer terminal, where you can purchase and track every vehicle.

There are several ways vehicles unlock. Some are free through story progression — you simply reach the right chapter and they appear in your garage. Others require completing specific open-world activities before you can purchase them with Studs. Here is a breakdown of all the unlock methods:

• Story Missions: Completing specific main missions hands you vehicles automatically at no Stud cost.
• Stud Purchase: Buy directly from the Batcave Garage terminal using Studs earned during gameplay.
• AR Trials: These are optional traversal, combat, and racing challenges scattered across Gotham’s open world. Completing a set number unlocks certain vehicles for free or makes them purchasable.
• WayneTech Caches: Collecting enough of these through missions unlocks certain vehicles as purchasable options.
• Open-World Activities: Lost Zoo Animals, Falcone Fortunes, Waylon Jones Cases, SubWayne Stations, and Ivy Plantlife all count as unlock requirements for specific vehicles.
• DLC Packs: The Arkham Trilogy, Batman Beyond, and Party Music packs each add one exclusive vehicle to the game.
• Physical LEGO Sets: Purchasing The Batman Batmobile, Batman and Robin Batmobile, or Batman v Superman Batmobile LEGO sets comes with a QR code in the instructions. Scanning it unlocks a golden variant of that vehicle in-game.
• Deluxe Edition: The Batmobeast is exclusive to the Deluxe Edition of the game.

For full mission details and chapter breakdowns, check our All Missions, Chapters, and Collectibles guide.

What Are AR Trials?

AR Trials are optional challenges you find scattered throughout Gotham City’s open world. There are 30 of them in total and they come in three types — aerial traversal trials, combat trials, and racing trials. Each one awards a medal based on your performance. You do not need gold medals on all of them for vehicle unlocks, but completing enough of them is required for several free vehicle rewards. Racing trials tend to be the easiest to get gold on, followed by combat and then aerial. Fully upgrading Batman before attempting combat trials makes them noticeably easier.

All Batman Vehicles

Batman has the largest vehicle roster in the game, spanning multiple films, comics, and eras. His default vehicle from the start is The Batman car based on the 2022 film. Every other Batman vehicle requires either story completion, Stud purchase, or specific unlock conditions.

• The Batman (2022) – Default. Unlocked by completing the Prologue.
• Batman ’89 Batmobile – Purchase for 1,000 Studs. The cheapest car in the game and worth buying immediately.
• Batman Forever Batmobile – Complete Chapter 3: Two-Face mission. No Stud cost.
• Batman: The Animated Series Batmobile – Complete Chapter 3. No Stud cost.
• Tumbler – Complete Chapter 4. No Stud cost. The iconic vehicle from The Dark Knight.
• Batpod – Complete 4 AR Trials. No Stud cost.
• Batcycle – Complete 8 AR Trials. No Stud cost.
• Batman v Superman Batmobile – Purchase for 45,000 Studs.
• Batman and Robin Batmobile – Purchase for 50,000 Studs.
• Batman ’66 Batmobile – Purchase for 66,000 Studs. One of the most iconic designs in Batman history.
• Motorcycle – Unlock 20 WayneTech Caches, then purchase for 25,000 Studs.
• First Appearance Batmobile – Find 6 Lost Zoo Animals, then purchase for 150,000 Studs. Based on Batman’s very first car from Detective Comics #27 in 1939. The most expensive vehicle in the base game.
• Batmobeast – Exclusive to the Deluxe Edition of the game.
• Batman: Arkham Trilogy vehicle – Requires the Arkham Trilogy DLC Pack.
• Batman Beyond vehicle – Requires the Batman Beyond DLC Pack.

All Jim Gordon Vehicles

Gordon’s vehicles are GCPD-themed and noticeably more grounded than the Bat-family’s rides. His GCPD Cruiser is available from the very start of the game.

• GCPD Cruiser – Default. Available from the start of the game.
• GCPD Motorcycle – Purchase for 25,000 Studs.
• SWAT Van – Unlock 40 WayneTech Caches, then purchase for 30,000 Studs.

All Catwoman Vehicles

Catwoman’s default motorcycle unlocks when she joins the team in Chapter 2. Her other two vehicles require open-world activities before they can be purchased.

• Motorcycle – Default. Unlocked when Catwoman joins in Chapter 2.
• Catmobile – Complete 2 Ivy Plantlife activities in the open world.
• Kitty Car – Complete 6 Falcone Fortunes activities, then purchase for 45,000 Studs.

All Robin Vehicles

Robin’s Robincycle is his default when he joins in Chapter 3. His two additional vehicles both require some legwork before you can buy them.

• Robincycle – Default. Unlocked when Robin joins in Chapter 3.
• Robinmobile – Unlock 4 SubWayne Stations in Gotham’s open world, then purchase for 30,000 Studs.
• Redbird – Complete 12 AR Trials, then purchase for 35,000 Studs.

For tips on collecting WayneTech Caches through missions — which also feed into vehicle unlocks — see our Red Hood Gang collectibles guide and Carmine Falcone collectibles guide.

All Batgirl Vehicles

Batgirl joins in Chapter 4 and brings her Scooter as a default. Her two additional vehicles both have WayneTech Cache or side activity requirements before purchase.

• Scooter – Default. Unlocked when Batgirl joins in Chapter 4.
• Batman ’66 (Batgirl version) – Complete 5 Waylon Jones Cases, then purchase for 30,000 Studs.
• Batgirl’s Van – Unlock 100 WayneTech Caches, then purchase for 30,000 Studs.

All Nightwing Vehicles

Nightwing also unlocks in Chapter 4 and starts with the Nightcycle. His two additional vehicles scale in requirements — the Wingcycle is completely free with enough AR Trials, while the Nightbird needs WayneTech Caches and Studs.

• Nightcycle – Default. Unlocked when Nightwing joins at the end of Chapter 4.
• Wingcycle – Complete 25 AR Trials. No Stud cost. Worth grinding AR Trials for this one.
• Nightbird – Unlock 130 WayneTech Caches, then purchase for 35,000 Studs.

All Talia al Ghul Vehicles

Talia unlocks in Chapter 5 and brings a League of Shadows motorcycle as her default. Her two additional vehicles are locked behind very high WayneTech Cache counts, making them late-game unlocks for dedicated completionists.

• Motorcycle – Default. Unlocked when Talia joins in Chapter 5. Features a shuriken decal on the side.
• Sports Car – Unlock 170 WayneTech Caches, then purchase for 35,000 Studs. Drawn from a 2021 issue of Robin.
• Tumbler (Talia’s version) – Unlock 190 WayneTech Caches, then purchase for 35,000 Studs. Based on the unpainted Tumbler from The Dark Knight Rises.

To see when Talia and all other characters join your team, check our All Playable Characters guide.

Tips for Farming Studs to Buy All Vehicles

Buying every purchasable vehicle costs over 666,000 Studs in total. That is a big number, especially in the early game. Here are some tips to make the farming process much faster.

• Buy the Batman ’89 Batmobile first. At just 1,000 Studs, it is essentially free and is a great way to get more comfortable with the driving mechanics early on.
• Complete AR Trials as soon as possible. The Batpod (4 trials), Batcycle (8 trials), and Wingcycle (25 trials) all cost zero Studs. Getting these out of the way saves thousands of Studs for bigger purchases.
• Prioritise WayneTech Caches in missions. They not only upgrade your characters but also unlock vehicle purchase options. Hit the Cache milestones early so vehicles become available when you need them. Our New Beginnings guide and Infiltration guide show how to grab Caches alongside other collectibles in Chapter 1.
• Save up for the big ones last. The First Appearance Batmobile costs 150,000 Studs and the Batman ’66 costs 66,000. Tackle cheaper vehicles first and leave these for when your Stud reserves are healthy.
• Farm Studs efficiently. Our Infinite Studs guide covers the fastest farming methods including Stud multiplier tricks and Jim Gordon’s Rebound Launcher technique.
• Do not spend Studs on Batcave Props early. Props are purely decorative. If you are working toward full vehicle completion, hold your Studs for vehicles and suits first.

Can You Display Vehicles in the Batcave?

Yes. The Batcave is not just a menu hub — it is a living trophy room. Every vehicle you unlock can be displayed there alongside suits and collectible trophies. You customise the Batcave layout at your leisure, and it is one of the most satisfying parts of going for full completion. The more you unlock, the more impressive your underground lair looks.

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• PC Requirements
• Redeem Codes

Ending Note

The vehicle roster in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is one of the best parts of the game for anyone who grew up watching Batman across different eras. The range here is genuinely impressive — you go from the campy 1966 TV Batmobile all the way to the brutal Tumbler and beyond.

Most vehicles unlock naturally as you play, and the Stud cost for the purchasable ones is very manageable if you farm consistently. Prioritise AR Trials for free unlocks, keep collecting WayneTech Caches in every mission, and save your big Stud reserves for the First Appearance Batmobile and Batman ’66. By the time you hit Chapter 6, you should have a solid collection already sitting in your garage.