WE FINALLY GET TO POWER OUR HOME AND STUDIO FROM OUR FORD F150 LIGHTNING

EV Channels Review

This video provides a practical demonstration of the Ford F-150 Lightning's Home Integration System, focusing on its ability to power a home during an outage. While the system ultimately worked during the test, the presenter, Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, highlights significant reliability issues encountered during installation and initial testing. She notes that the system failed twice before successfully powering essential loads, including the well pump and heat pumps, albeit with some high-draw appliances temporarily turned off. The presenter expresses a hesitant recommendation, suggesting potential buyers should be aware of "bleeding edge" issues and the system's $9,500 cost. Despite the hiccups, the F-150 Lightning demonstrated its capability to power a high-demand home for an estimated 19 hours, with the potential for up to three days if power is rationed. The video concludes with the system successfully reverting to normal grid power and the truck resuming charging.