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Ford's $30K Fathom electric pickup can be used as your home's battery backup without a separate inverter

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Forward-looking: Despite discontinuing the F-150 Lightning, Ford isn't abandoning the electric pickup market altogether. The company plans to re-enter the segment in 2027 with the Fathom, a mid-size electric truck expected to cost less than $30,000. It will feature bidirectional charging, allowing it to supply power to homes or external devices and equipment. This capability could turn the truck into a backup power source for households and businesses.

According to Ford, the Fathom's bidirectional charging feature will rely on a built-in inverter, eliminating the need for the expensive 80A wall-mounted unit required by the F-150 Lightning. The inverter will convert power from the truck's battery into AC electricity, supplying up to 10 kW to a home. This would allow the EV to serve as an emergency power source during blackouts.

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