Ford F-150 Lightning EV Home Backup Power

What Is Ford Home Backup Power?

Let's say thunderstorms come rolling through one night. You are catching up on your favorite show, or watching the big game. The kids are in the other room on their laptops, hopefully working on their homework. Then, with one crash of thunder, the lights shut off, and you start scrambling to remember where you last had the flashlight.

Luckily, this is where the Ford Home Backup Power system becomes extremely useful. Instead of having to light candles to see once again, your F-150 Lightning will begin to automatically power your home when connected to the 80-amp Ford Charge Station Pro. That way, you daughter can get back to finishing that presentation, and you can get back to your relaxing evening watching TV.

With the capability to power your home for three days, too, you'll be able to still work from home the next morning. Thanks to Ford Home Backup Power, even when parked in your driveway, your F-150 Lightning will be ready to get to work for you.

Equipment You Will Need

Does this sound like a feature you definitely want? First, you'll want to take the necessary steps to make sure your home is equipped and compatible to use Ford Home Power Backup. This includes having an 80-amp Ford Charge Station Pro hardwired to your home.

It is important to note that this is a charger that comes standard with the extended-range F-150 Lightning, and is available to purchase with the standard-range configuration. So, how do you go about installing this charger to your home?

This is where our expert friends at Sunrun can help! By coordinating with them and having their pros complete all the steps necessary from start to finish, you can make sure your house is safely ready to utilize the Ford Home Power Backup system.

How Does Ford Home Power Backup Work?

The best part is that once you have the system all set up and the charger installed, there will be minimal work on your end to use the Ford Home Power Backup system. If the power goes off in your home, you'll get a notification on your phone letting you know the backup system has turned on. Then, you can track the system status right on your phone to keep updated with the amount of power still left in your Ford F-150 Lightning.

If you still need to make sure you have enough charge in your truck so that you can make a doctor's appointment or get to work the next morning, you can even reserve power to control how much is being sent to your home throughout the night. Just choose the mileage you want to conserve, and the power transfer will stop when it reaches that point. When the power grid is back up and running, you'll get another alert to keep you informed.