Ford is preparing its upcoming Fathom electric truck to provide bidirectional charging for powering a home and, potentially, the wider grid. Multiple outlets report that Ford will include “V2X” capability through two new chargers, aiming to make whole-home backup more affordable than existing EV setups.
The key difference highlighted across coverage is hardware and installation cost. Several outlets say the system relies on an onboard DC-to-AC inverter, reducing or eliminating the need for an expensive external inverter typically required for home backup on other EV platforms. Others add that the charging system can handle energy storage and switching based on electricity rates.
Reporting also differs on specific pricing details. Fortune provides a cost estimate for whole-home backup using Ford’s own percentages, while other outlets focus on the sub-$30,000 framing and the removal of costly add-ons. Overall, the outlets broadly agree the Fathom is designed to lower the barrier to using an EV as a home power source.
