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points by pocksuppet 1 day ago | 0 comments

It's completely illegal unless your home has a "transfer switch" (manual or automatic) installed for this purpose - and if you're plugged into the generator side of a transfer switch, then you can't charge the truck, only discharge it. There are probably modules designed for solar power that allow two-way transfer safely.

On the other hand there are no tricky rules for an electric truck to have extra power outlets in it.

[–] pythonaut_16 1 day ago

I'd expect a lot of people might just use extension cords and plug critical devices directly into the truck.

[–] pocksuppet 1 day ago

As you should. That's a good way to handle emergency use. Much easier and safer than rewiring your house.

[–] NathanielK 1 day ago

Bingo. Unsurprisingly, the ford system is basically an off the shelf solar system minus the panels and with a very tiny battery to kickstart the system.