Sigenergy (PointGuard) bi-directional system

[JohnsonEJ23]

Did your Pointguard dealer give you any concrete information or documentation on official support from Ford. I really would like to get this setup with my F150 lightning (and if possible use my existing solaredge inverters), but am afraid that Ford will pull the rug out from under me.

I think I heard in a video somewhere that Ford referred to this system (not in a negative way) and Sigenergy (Pointguard's parent company and what they are rebranding to) shows a V2X compatibility list on their site that lists the Lightning as compatible. That's as specific as I know.

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[tearitupsports]

Did your Pointguard dealer give you any concrete information or documentation on official support from Ford. I really would like to get this setup with my F150 lightning (and if possible use my existing solaredge inverters), but am afraid that Ford will pull the rug out from under me.

The system will work great with your existing solaredge inverters. That is exactly my setup now.

While I have not seen anything written, there are multiple companies that specifically call out the Lightning. The recent Electrek video (linked in post 27) indicates they heard it from Ford directly. Enphase also advertised with a Lightning. While nothing is guaranteed, it does work perfectly well right now.

We all know that Ford OTA's don't work, so how are they going to prevent it anyway?

 

[blb228]

I just signed a deal to add solar, the PointGuard system, qty 3 of the 8kWh batteries (24kWh total), a load hub, and the V2X module to my home. Will likely be 2-3 months til turnup. Super excited.

Any chance you have an updated status? Thanks!

 

[tearitupsports]

I won't speak on behalf of anyone, but I know there are several of these systems working with the Lightning. Due to the tax credit rush there has been delays in getting new ones out. I think a lot more people are going to get equipment later this month (including myself).
There are also several people using this with Rivian and Tesla especially now (including new systems put in within the last month or so).

 

[JohnsonEJ23]

Any chance you have an updated status? Thanks!

I got my setup installed and officially turned up on 12/31, just in time for the tax credit deadline. I had very specifically asked for a NACS V2X system so it was setup for the future, but they accidentally ordered me the CCS one. So it obviously still works fine, but I'm waiting for them to swap that out as well as add a generator input receptacle. It's really amazing how seamless it all works and I was blown away when I first charged at 25 kw. I was previously maxed out at about 5 kw charging with the setup that I had prior. I still need to dig a bit deeper into some of the scheduling settings, or see if I want to try to run the configuration off of my Home Assistant setup. And as far as the solar goes, as the days are getting a bit longer now, on a sunny day, we're generating enough energy to power our house, charge my truck, and still export a little bit extra to the grid. So far, I'm very happy with it.

 

[JohnsonEJ23]

I got my setup installed and officially turned up on 12/31, just in time for the tax credit deadline. I had very specifically asked for a NACS V2X system so it was setup for the future, but they accidentally ordered me the CCS one. So it obviously still works fine, but I'm waiting for them to swap that out as well as add a generator input receptacle. It's really amazing how seamless it all works and I was blown away when I first charged at 25 kw. I was previously maxed out at about 5 kw charging with the setup that I had prior. I still need to dig a bit deeper into some of the scheduling settings, or see if I want to try to run the configuration off of my Home Assistant setup. And as far as the solar goes, as the days are getting a bit longer now, on a sunny day, we're generating enough energy to power our house, charge my truck, and still export a little bit extra to the grid. So far, I'm very happy with it.

A couple of notes:
- The 25 kw rate is only if you have power from the grid, solar, and house battery feeding it at the same time.
- This is a DC charger, so if I charge above 80% the Ford app warns me that I might get charged waiting fees up to $1/hour if I stay plugged in. Kinda funny getting that while I'm parked in my own garage, but I also wish I could turn it off so I don't see it every night when I'm charging up to 90%.

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