In Pictures: Ford's 2027 Fathom electric truck aims to bring cheaper bidirectional charging to homes

Ford's Fathom promises bidirectional charging that could make home backup power more affordable for EV owners.

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The Fathom's system is designed to deliver 10 kW of AC home power without a separate wall-mounted inverter.

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Bidirectional charging lets electric trucks like the Fathom send power back to the grid or a home during outages.

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Ford aims to undercut the F-150 Lightning's costly home backup hardware with the Fathom's integrated approach.

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Cheaper bidirectional charging could help more households use their trucks for time-of-use energy management.

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The 2027 Fathom is part of Ford's push to make electric trucks practical for everyday home energy needs.

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Ford's upcoming electric truck will compete in a market where home backup power is a growing selling point.

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Bidirectional charging systems can power a home during outages and offset energy costs during peak hours.

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The Fathom's charging hardware is expected in 2027, promising home backup at a lower price than rivals.

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