Ford plans US$28,350 Fathom pickup with built-in backup power inverter
The electric truck is planned for 2027 and could supply up to 10 kW to a home, though owners would still need additional equipment.
Ford plans to introduce the Fathom, a mid-size electric pickup, in 2027 with an announced starting price of US$28,350. The company says an inverter integrated into the truck will let its battery provide household backup electricity.
The system would convert battery power into AC electricity and deliver up to 10 kW to a home, according to Ford. Bidirectional charging would also allow the pickup to power external equipment and devices. Unlike the F-150 Lightning, it would not require a separate 80A wall-mounted inverter.
Additional hardware would still be necessary. Owners would need Ford's Home Power Station and a second-generation Home Backup Panel to feed electricity back into the grid. Ford estimates the station will cost around 50% less than the Lightning's US$1,310 Charge Station Pro, while the panel will be 60% cheaper than the previous version's US$5,000 price.
Ford also says it is working with utilities in the United States and Canada on a vehicle-to-grid pilot. The company says the proposed system meets existing standards covering inverters, grid connections and electric vehicle power transfer.
The Fathom will use Ford's Universal Electric Vehicle Platform, with production expected at its Louisville factory. The planned model would bring Ford back to electric pickups after it discontinued the F-150 Lightning.
