Will Mach-E get bi-directional charging for 2022?

[BIC]

Since the 2022 F-150 Lightening will have bi-directional charging, I would assume the same for the 2022 Mach-E, but I can't find any info on that. Thanks.

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[RonTCat]

Since the 2022 F-150 Lightening will have bi-directional charging, I would assume the same for the 2022 Mach-E, but I can't find any info on that. Thanks.

No.

 

[RickMachE]

Would make no sense. 88 kWh battery vs. 170 kWh battery, plus two inverters on Lightning allowing 80 amp charging.

 

[blue92lx]

Would make no sense. 88 kWh battery vs. 170 kWh battery, plus two inverters on Lightning allowing 80 amp charging.

lol I feel like you could setup a business with some F-150's as an emergency power service for dead EV's. Just drive down the road and plug into their EV, charge it up to get them to a station and move on your way.

BTW if anyone does this I only want a 10% cut for my forward thinking. Thanks.

 

[RickMachE]

Already planning it. Go away, it's my business model.

 

[blue92lx]

Already planning it. Go away, it's my business model.

Too late, I already posted it for all of the internet to see. Your 'already planning it' statement is only conjecture at this point and I own the rights to it. lol.

 

[RickMachE]

Too late, I already posted it for all of the internet to see. Your 'already planning it' statement is only conjecture at this point and I own the rights to it. lol.

Jokes on you. I applied for a trademark to "MobileChargingForMorons".

 

[Raymondjram]

No.

Why not? It is just a change in the charge direction, just as all present cars can boost (jump charge) others with the 12 VDC battery. After the warranty on my 2014 Fusion Hybrid expires, I will access the HV battery for emergency power. There is 1.8 kWh available, plus an engine and generator in the car. It already has a 120 VAC outlet inside but limited to only 180 W. I want to pull over a kilowatt when needed.

If Ford can do it on the Hybrid F-150 now and offers it on the future Lightning, Ford can do it on all future electrics and hybrids.

 

[dml105]

lol I feel like you could setup a business with some F-150's as an emergency power service for dead EV's. Just drive down the road and plug into their EV, charge it up to get them to a station and move on your way.

BTW if anyone does this I only want a 10% cut for my forward thinking. Thanks.

Or even better: F-150s to charge my Mach-e when I go to the beach.

 

[Awmustang]

I would really doubt that there are any changes at all for the 2022 Mach E besides color options, and even that I wouldn't hold my breath on.

 

[blue92lx]

Jokes on you. I applied for a trademark to "MobileChargingForMorons".

Damnit. OK how about 8.75%?

 

[blue92lx]

Or even better: F-150s to charge my Mach-e when I go to the beach.

lol the F-150 support convoy.

 

[benk016]

I still think its a possiblity IF the Lightning's EVSE has an inverter in it. If it uses the on-board inverter for this, then it won't happen.

If the EVSE has the inverter in it, I would think it would use the CCS plug connectors to interface to the battery directly, and provide power to the house. This likely could just be enabled with software.

However, if the lightning uses an on-board inverter, then it won't happen because the MME doesn't have a big enough inverter.

 

[Racing_Andy]

I still think its a possiblity IF the Lightning's EVSE has an inverter in it. If it uses the on-board inverter for this, then it won't happen.

If the EVSE has the inverter in it, I would think it would use the CCS plug connectors to interface to the battery directly, and provide power to the house. This likely could just be enabled with software.

However, if the lightning uses an on-board inverter, then it won't happen because the MME doesn't have a big enough inverter.

The "Pro Charge Station" that goes with the Lightning serves as the inverter. It is conceivable that a software update could allow the Mach-E to do the same thing. I wouldn't expect it to be linked to a model year.

 

[timbop]

The "Pro Charge Station" that goes with the Lightning serves as the inverter. It is conceivable that a software update could allow the Mach-E to do the same thing. I wouldn't expect it to be linked to a model year.

agreed. Darren Palmer alluded to it being a possibility a while ago. Well, when asked about it he gave a wry smile and said "the technique uses the standard DC pins of the CCS port on the vehicle" or something to that effect. I have a feeling it will probably be another add-on software feature for the Mach E at some point.

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