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Ford Fathom will be the cheapest American EV capable of powering a house
TechCrunch • • business
Key Points:
- Ford introduced two new EV chargers designed for its upcoming Fathom pickup truck, enabling the vehicle to supply power to homes or the grid, with prices about half those of Ford’s previous models.
- The Fathom truck, starting at $28,350, can deliver over 10 kW to a home, enough to power essential appliances like refrigerators and air conditioners for about half a day during outages.
- The Home Power Station charger, costing around $650, helps users reduce utility bills by charging the truck during low-price periods and supplying power when prices are high, while the $2,100 Home Backup Power package adds the ability to power homes during outages.
- Installation costs, which can reach up to $10,000 for V2X chargers, were not included in the announced prices, and Ford has yet to reveal details about installer partnerships.
- Both chargers support participation in virtual power plants, allowing Fathom owners to sell electricity back to the grid, potentially earning over $1,000 annually depending on grid demand and participation levels.
