A breakthrough in electric vehicle charging technology could slash costs for bidirectional systems, according to a new development from Ford. The upcoming Fathom model eliminates the need for a separate inverter, a key component that has traditionally driven up expenses in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-load (V2L) applications. This innovation may make bidirectional charging more accessible to consumers by streamlining hardware requirements and reducing complexity. Industry observers suggest the change could accelerate adoption of EVs as power sources for homes and businesses.
Look Ma, No Inverter! New Ford Fathom Cuts The Cost Of Bidirectional EV Charging CleanTechnica
