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Ford Simplifies Using Your EV as a Home Battery with the $30K Fathom
Ford says the system will cut home backup hardware costs by about 60% and let owners shift charging to cheaper off-peak hours.
- On Tuesday, Ford announced its upcoming Fathom electric truck, priced below $30,000, will feature built-in bidirectional charging capable of delivering more than 10 kW of AC power to a home without requiring a separate external inverter.
- Ford redesigned the bidirectional system by embedding an inverter directly into the truck's E-box after acquiring startup Auto Motive Power in 2023, aiming to reduce backup hardware costs by at least 60% compared to first-generation equipment.
- While the F-150 Lightning's bidirectional setup typically cost $5,205, Ford aims for an estimated $3,123 for the Fathom's package, representing a roughly 40 percent reduction, though finalized pricing remains pending.
- Ford is partnering with five major utilities including American Electric Power, BC Hydro, Consumers Energy, Exelon, and Pacific Gas & Electric to establish common interconnection standards, simplifying deployment for customers interested in home integration.
- The Fathom is scheduled for production in early 2027, though Ford CEO Jim Farley recently stated that launching the vehicle at scale, at cost, and on time will present a significant challenge.
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