Biker16 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 (edited) https://fordauthority.com/2025/01/ford-explorer-and-ford-capri-get-bidirectional-charging-in-europe/ Quote One of the more interesting capabilities the Ford F-150 Lightning has to offer is its ability to act as a backup generator capable of powering entire homes for days at at time via the Ford Intelligent Backup Power feature, at least, when paired with the proper equipment. The Lightning can also charge other EVs thanks to its Pro Power Onboard and vehicle-to-vehicle charging capability, which can also prove quite useful for certain types of customers. Now, in certain parts of the Europe, the all-electric Ford Explorer and Ford Capri are capable of performing bi-directional charging as well. Edited January 28 by Biker16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick73 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Additional context based on second paragraph would be nice to have. Cost of required new solar and house power plant, how much battery storage the base system includes, etc. would help describe how big an accomplishment this news is for real-world applications. If system is cost prohibitive then it may not affect vehicle sales significantly. “In order to take advantage of this new bi-directional charging capability, Ford Explorer and Capri EV owners must have a solar system and a “house power plant” E3/DC system from HagerEnergy GmbH, utilizing the EDISON V2H system. With this setup, owners can charge their vehicles with electricity derived from solar energy, and in return, those vehicles can then provide energy back to the home when it’s needed – relieving pressure on the power grid and saving owners money at the same time, while the system automatically stops pulling energy from the EVs when they reach a 20 percent state of charge. This service is available for customers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland at the moment.“ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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