Ford Plans Affordable Bidirectional Home Power with Upcoming Sub-$30,000 EV Truck

Ford aims to dramatically lower the cost of vehicle-to-home backup power through its upcoming sub-$30,000 electric pickup. The vehicle will incorporate a redesigned bidirectional charging setup that bypasses the need for a costly external inverter. By simplifying the required electrical hardware, the automaker hopes to make emergency residential power accessible to mainstream EV drivers.