In Pictures: Ford Pushes Utilities to Cut Bidirectional EV Charging Costs With Built-In Inverter on Fathom Pickup

Ford's push for affordable bidirectional charging aims to make home backup power practical for pickup owners.

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Built-in inverters could simplify installation by removing the need for a separate wall-mounted charging unit.

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The Fathom pickup is positioned to bring vehicle-to-home power to everyday drivers, not just early adopters.

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Ford is asking utilities to streamline interconnection and incentive programs so bidirectional charging can scale faster.

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Home backup power is central to Ford's pitch, letting a truck supply electricity during outages.

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More than 3,000 utilities across the US and Canada would need to align their programs for broad adoption.

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Lower hardware costs could make bidirectional charging more accessible to residential customers.

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Utility incentives and simpler interconnection rules are key to accelerating bidirectional charging adoption.

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Ford's Fathom pickup aims to cut the cost barrier that has slowed home backup power adoption.

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