GoKawiilFord unveils cheaper bidirectional chargers for upcoming Fathom EV pickup
Ford announced two new chargers that let its upcoming Fathom pickup, starting at $28,350, send power to a home or grid. The Home Power Station costs about $650 and the bundled Home Backup Power package costs about $2,100, roughly 50-60% cheaper than Ford's first-generation bidirectional chargers. The Fathom can deliver over 10 kW, enough to run a refrigerator and air conditioner for about half a day during an outage, though installation costs aren't included.
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Lower-cost vehicle-to-home hardware could make backup power capability more accessible to everyday buyers, a feature that has so far been limited by expensive charging equipment and installation. By pairing this with a relatively affordable truck price, Ford may be positioning the Fathom to compete on practicality as much as price in the EV truck market. Installation costs, which Ford hasn't detailed, could still be a barrier to widespread adoption of this feature.
- Ford's new Home Power Station charger costs about $650, roughly half the price of its prior bidirectional charger.
- The Fathom pickup, starting at $28,350, can supply over 10 kW to a home, enough for partial backup power.
- Installation costs, which can reach up to $10,000, are not included and Ford has not named installation partners.
Ford Home Power Station Charger — This is the exact bidirectional charger Ford is launching alongside the Fathom, letting your truck charge during cheap off-peak hours and power your home when rates spike. It's a smart way to turn an EV purchase into an actual home energy management tool rather than just a vehicle.”
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