01 May 2022 | New EV Cannonball Record + QOTW Answers

May 01, 2022, 11:05 AM

Show #1452

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FORD F-150 LIGHTNING HOME INTEGRATION SYSTEM TO COST $3,895

- If Ford F-150 Lightning owners want to access the vehicle's Intelligent Backup Power feature to power their homes during outages they need two main items; besides the F-150 Lightning, of course.

- First, they need the Ford Charge Station Pro, an 80-amp charging station that comes standard with all F-150 Lightning with the Extended Range battery pack. Owners that have the Standard Range battery can purchase the Ford Charge Station Pro from their Ford dealership for $1,310.00.

- Secondly, they need the Home Integration System, which consists of an inverter, a transfer switch, and a small battery to power the system temporarily when the main power goes out. Until now, the cost of the Home Integration System was not known. However, thanks to Ford's Director of Charging & Energy Services, Matthew Stover's LinkedIn post, we now have the answer.

- The Home Integration System will be sold exclusively through Ford's partner, Sunrun, and cost $3,895.00. That's very reasonable in our opinion, especially when the other component needed to access the Intelligent Backup Power System, the Ford Charge Station Pro, will come standard with the vehicle for many F-150 Lightning owners.

- Intelligent Backup Power System can deliver up to 9.6 kW to the home


DUELING ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES SET NEW RECORD IN DARING RACE ACROSS THE US
 

VOLTA ZERO 7.5- AND 12-TON ELECTRIC TRUCKS REVEALED

THE ALL-ELECTRIC FIAT 500E GETS SOME SERIOUS ATTITUDE

TESLA'S MCU 2 WILL LIKELY NOT BE UPGRADEABLE TO MCU 3

THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE SEX WAR: WHY WOMEN GET MORE RANGE THAN MEN


QUESTION OF THE WEEK

ADRIAN BOND
For any electrical gadget the minimum I would expect to get with it is the minimum needed to operate it. Nobody wants to unwrap the latest toy on Christmas Morning and then start looking for batteries! There will be tears 😭 

So for an EV, that’s the EVSE trickle charge Granny-Cable.  It gives new EV owners time to learn, and breaks the historical ICE model of having to go find a retailer of energy.

Then you can go and look at the options for better connectivity that work for your circumstances. True, some will never use the EVSE, but the cost was minimal, few have the relevant cables lying around yet, and if you’re already EV savvy and don’t need it… that’s what ebay is for 😉.

JAN FROM EMOBILITY NORWAY
For Europe, many AC charging stations have a Type 2 outlet, not have fixed cable. Therefore, we need a Mode 3 charging cable in our cars. Mode 3 charging cable is the one with a Type 2 plug in the infrastructure end and Type 1 or Type 2 in the car end, depending on the car's inlet. 

When it comes to the Mode 2 charging cable, also called level 1 in the US, it’s my opinion that the cable should be optional. The main reason for this is safety. Charging on a standard outlet does not give the same safety as charging on a charging station. It is not only the socket that is the problem but the whole installation from the fusebox out to the outlet. The installation is not made for the purpose of charging a vehicle with a continuously high current over many hours. It can be overloaded. 

If the Mode 2 cable is not a part of the car's standard equipment, the customer must make an active choice to purchase it, and the dealer can give the buyer good information about the safety risks. Personally, I would not have bought it since I do not use it. For my last cars it has stayed unused in the original plastic.  

RAJEEV NARAYAN
At least for now, while EVs and charging are new to most people, and most buyers are buying their very first EV.  EVs should come at least with a level 1 charger. Someday in the future when your local autoparts store  carries such items, perhaps it wont be necessary. It is my understanding that GM has or is planning to give users credit towards installing a level II charger at home, which is a very nice thing to do. In the future when homes already come w/ Level II chargers, or at least a plug for one, that won’t be needed either. 


PETE FRICKER
I think the more interesting question is for existing ev owners with cables.  Would you give up your included cables? 

For me it's a definite no, I have used all my cables at one time or another, and have additional commando adapters for use on campsites. Anyone who wants to give them up, should donate them to first time owners!

NICK
For used vehicles: whatever is needed to charge it would be nice; however, as it is used, there should be no expectation of cables For new: whatever is needed to charge it at home, on the road, and while traveling. If it supports vehicle to grid/home, then any/all cables to support that connection as well.


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