Milestones
What has actually happened
Every development we can source, newest first, tagged with the same
evidence system as the Depth Chart — a report is labeled a
report, and nothing here is a prediction. Updated as events warrant.
Ford-confirmed
August 26, 2026
Ford's Home Integration System is discontinued
The $3,895 Home Integration System is no longer sold and Ford has ended support for it. Ford now points owners toward GenerLink at $1,100. Whether either will support the Fathom has not been announced.
Source: Ford Support
Reported
August 10, 2026
Reported: a native NACS port, no adapter needed
Electrek reports the Fathom carries a native NACS port on the rear driver's side, and prototypes were photographed charging at Tesla Superchargers in July. Ford has not published a specification confirming it — we are tagging this shallow until it does.
Source: Electrek
Ford-confirmed
August 6, 2026
Ford names the Fathom and prices it at $28,350
Ford announced the name and starting price of its midsize electric pickup — $28,350 before a $1,595 destination charge. No photographs of the production truck were released, and no range, battery capacity, or dimensions were given.
Source: TechCrunch
Ford-confirmed
August 6, 2026
First vehicle on the Universal EV Platform, built in Kentucky
The Fathom leads Ford's Universal EV Platform and will be assembled at Louisville Assembly. Ford confirmed an LFP battery, a structural pack, and a 48-volt low-voltage architecture in place of the traditional 12-volt system.
Source: Ford
Ford-confirmed
August 6, 2026
Bidirectional power confirmed — with no numbers attached
Ford states the Fathom has "bidirectional power capability" and stops there. Asked how long it could power a home, Ford declined to say. Output, outlet count, and home-integration hardware all remain unannounced.
Source: Detroit News
Ford-confirmed
June 30, 2026
The federal charger tax credit has expired
The 30C credit for home EV charging equipment terminated on June 30, 2026 under P.L. 119-21. Combined with the $7,500 vehicle credit ending in September 2025, a 2027 Fathom buyer qualifies for neither. Several charger manufacturers still advertise 30C eligibility on live product pages — that claim is now false.
Source: IRS