Ford’s sub-$30K electric truck puts the home backup inverter right inside the vehicle

Ford's upcoming electric truck, the Fathom, will have a built-in inverter that allows it to pump out over 10 kW of AC power, converting its battery power into standard household electricity. This eliminates the need for an external DC-to-AC wall inverter, making whole-home backup power and bidirectional charging capabilities more accessible and cost-effective. The built-in inverter is integrated into the onboard 'E-box' and is expected to be a standard feature on the $28,000 Fathom, which is positioned as a sub-$30,000 pickup truck. Ford aims to make the necessary hardware for using these features, including the Ford Home Power Station, significantly cheaper than current options, with estimated prices of $1,645 for the power station and $3,123 for a backup panel, compared to $1,310 and $5,205 respectively.