Ford Says Fathom Pickup Can Power Homes With Onboard Inverter

Ford says its upcoming Fathom electric pickup will be able to send more than 10 kilowatts of AC power to a home, using an inverter built into the vehicle rather than a separate external inverter. The company is also introducing lower-cost equipment for charging the truck and using its battery for home backup, though final hardware and installation costs remain important considerations. The Fathom is expected in 2027. Ford has described its starting price as $28,350, while another reported figure is $29,945, including a $1,595 destination charge. The reported prices do not specify the same basis, so the figures should not be treated as directly comparable. Ford’s Home Power Station is intended to let owners charge the vehicle when electricity is cheaper and use stored power at home when rates rise. Ford says the unit will cost about $650, roughly half the price of its first-generation bidirectional charger. For outage backup, customers can pair it with a Home Backup Panel. Ford has put the Home Backup Power package at about $2,100, roughly 60% less than its predecessor. Those prices exclude installation. The work required will depend on a home’s electrical setup, and may...