Ford simplifies using your EV as a home battery with the $30K Fathom
The Fathom pickup won’t need a wall-mounted inverter to output 10 kW to your house.
Ford has unveiled the Fathom, an upcoming sub-$30,000 electric pickup truck, but its appeal goes beyond just being a vehicle. The truck is designed to function as a home battery backup system, offering a unique feature that sets it apart from other electric vehicles on the market. Traditionally, vehicle-to-home technology converts the DC power from an electric vehicle into AC power using an inverter installed in a wallbox.
However, this new Fathom model will feature this inverter built directly into the truck itself, allowing every model to serve as a backup battery for homes. This development comes at a time when two electric trucks with drastically different approaches to the market are being launched simultaneously. One is a minimalistic, bare-bones option from a new startup, while the other is Ford's attempt to create a budget-friendly vehicle inspired by Chinese EVs.
Although priced $5,000 higher than the other option, the Fathom comes with additional amenities such as an infotainment system, CarPlay compatibility, electric windows, and access to a large dealership network for maintenance. This higher price tag may be justified due to Ford's frequent vehicle recalls.
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