240V Outlet on Traveller

[brianlmccann]

As it stands, only the Tera has the 240V outlet. There is no reason for this and really needs to change. I only want the traveller but I need a 240V outlet. I think most people watching the presentation just assumed this would be on both.

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

I would like to assume this will be on both as well. Time will tell.

 

[brianlmccann]

I would like to assume this will be on both as well. Time will tell.

Jaime @ Scout asked me to make this suggestion because at the moment it is only intended for the Tera...

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

Jaime @ Scout asked me to make this suggestion because at the moment it is only intended for the Tera...

I added an upvote for this then!

 

[Logan]

I completely agree, and have a few posts on this from before they had these upvotes here.

The use case for me for the 240v is powering my home during a power outage, not running a welder. The power outages for me are almost always during big storms. If it’s not possible to have an external 240v outlet, a NACS to Nema 14-30 adapter or something similar would also be acceptable (similar to how the Ioniq 5 does its V2L feature today).

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

I agree. Please put it outside of the vehicle rather than on the interior. It would be a shame to have a 240 volt receptacle on the interior as it would limit the vehicle's usefulness during storm-caused blackouts.

 

[LastDayScout]

Upvoted. I agree that the 240V needs to be a feature on both.

 

[GreenHarverster304]

I mean, I guess? If it is an option I know that I will add it and worry about what to use it for later. Home backup power here in tornado alley would definitely be a convenience. However, it seems like this would be able to be worked out through a level 2 home charger?

 

[LastDayScout]

I mean, I guess? If it is an option I know that I will add it and worry about what to use it for later. Home backup power here in tornado alley would definitely be a convenience. However, it seems like this would be able to be worked out through a level 2 home charger?

Yes, but bi directional capable chargers are currently about double the price of standard level 2 home chargers.

 

[Logan]

I completely agree, and have a few posts on this from before they had these upvotes here.

The use case for me for the 240v is powering my home during a power outage, not running a welder. The power outages for me are almost always during big storms. If it’s not possible to have an external 240v outlet, a NACS to Nema 14-30 adapter or something similar would also be acceptable (similar to how the Ioniq 5 does its V2L feature today).

Upvoting myself here.

I just got out of a ~27hr power outage where I would have loved to have the ability to plug in a nema 15-30r (or similar) to the manual transfer switch of my home.

I had a generator, but to save fuel, I was turning it off/on every few hours, which was a pain (mostly waking up in the middle of the night).

Ohh, that would actually be an amazing feature to have. When in "generator mode", you could program a schedule to follow (1hr on, 3 hrs off, or something like that).

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

Upvoting myself here.

I just got out of a ~27hr power outage where I would have loved to have the ability to plug in a nema 15-30r (or similar) to the manual transfer switch of my home.

I had a generator, but to save fuel, I was turning it off/on every few hours, which was a pain (mostly waking up in the middle of the night).

Ohh, that would actually be an amazing feature to have. When in "generator mode", you could program a schedule to follow (1hr on, 3 hrs off, or something like that).

I completely agree! These would be amazing features.

I hope you and yours are all safe and warm. That was a nasty storm.

 

[JohnBills]

I'd also love to see the 240 V outlet on the Traveler. Plenty of ways to use it with an SUV as well.

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

I'd also love to see the 240 V outlet on the Traveler. Plenty of ways to use it with an SUV as well.

100% yes, yes, and yes.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

Yes, but bi directional capable chargers are currently about double the price of standard level 2 home chargers.

Not to mention the extra hardware most utilities require for a generator to be connected to the grid. The Ford bidirectional capabilities are locked behind $5k-$10k worth of hardware, installation, and utility fees. I just use the outlets in the Lightning's bed and run extension cords.

 

[LastDayScout]

Not to mention the extra hardware most utilities require for a generator to be connected to the grid. The Ford bidirectional capabilities are locked behind $5k-$10k worth of hardware, installation, and utility fees. I just use the outlets in the Lightning's bed and run extension cords.

I just did that math myself and decided against getting a bi directional charger. So I do hope for a 240V on the Traveler.

 

[Lost in the Scout]

I had assumed it was on the Traveler. It was one of the main features i was excited about. I might have reserved the Terra instead i had i done my research. Well see what the future brings.

 

[shnngns]

Upvoted. It doesn't make any sense that it would only be on the Terra, this needs to be a feature on the Traveler as well.

 

[Rocket13foxtrot]

Potential to also charge other EVs in emergency situations

 

[TreeKiller]

x20 (or whatever) on a Traveler 240v output.

 

[Ike]

I just did that math myself and decided against getting a bi directional charger. So I do hope for a 240V on the Traveler.

The idea of a bi-directional charger is great, until the price starts becoming a factor. I really dislike the forced requirements and hardware to enable it on things like the F150 Lightning. I understand some of it and they are trying to limit liability, but overall too pricy vs me walking out and swapping the manual interlock and plugging it in.