Ford unveils sub-$30,000 electric pickup with integrated home-power inverter
Ford announced the upcoming Fathom electric truck, priced under $30,000, will include a built-in inverter that can supply household electricity.
Ford’s forthcoming Fathom electric pickup, slated to sell for roughly $28,000, will be the first vehicle built on the company’s Universal Electric Vehicle Platform and will incorporate an onboard inverter housed in its “E-box.” This inverter can generate more than 10 kW of AC power, allowing the truck to run appliances, provide backup electricity during outages, or feed energy back to the grid. Owners who wish to export power must purchase the Ford Home Power Station, which Ford aims to price at about half the cost of its existing Charge Station Pro, and pair it with a backup panel for full-home coverage, targeting a combined price near $3,123.
To reduce regulatory hurdles, Ford has collaborated with Pacific Gas and Electric, American Electric Power, BC Hydro, Consumers Energy and Exelon, seeking common plugs, software and automatic grid programs. While the integrated inverter cuts hardware expenses, customers will still face costs for permits, electrician labor and heavy-gauge wiring, which could limit adoption.
Why it matters
Integrated inverter technology could make affordable electric trucks a practical source of home backup power.
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