Ford says its new Fathom pickup can send power to your home.
The Fathom starts at $28,350, Ford said on October 27.
It can run a fridge and an air conditioner for about half a day.
Bidirectional charging means the truck can take power in and send it out.
Ford built the power converter into the truck, so no big wall box is needed.
It charges when power is cheap and sends power home when prices rise.
It adds a backup panel so the truck can power a home in a power cut.
The old Lightning backup kit cost $5,205 before fitting costs.
Fitting for such systems can run up to $10,000, TechCrunch reported.
Only California and Maryland have clear rules for this kind of home link.
Production starts in early 2027 at a plant getting a $2 billion refit.
Owners who stay plugged in could earn over $1,000 a year from the grid.
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