Standard Range Backup Power Activation Fee?

[L-A2!48]

Thinking of getting the standard range package but also considering the HIS. Does anyone know what the software activation fee costs?

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[Stlww18]

I think I read it was $1,000 or $2,000. You're much better off having a transfer switch installed with an NEMA L-30 inlet plug, just like you'd use for a gas powered generator. Just make sure it's a transfer switch with a bonded neutral, a regular interlok kit won't work

 

[cvalue13]

Thinking of getting the standard range package but also considering the HIS. Does anyone know what the software activation fee costs?

I say all the below from a point of confusion, not authority:

I think this is only talking about what it takes for a SR truck to use the FCSP, not that a SR truck can run HIS.

my understanding is that ER is a required option to utilize HIS (which also requires use of the FCSP).

so when this says an SR truck requires activating IBP software, it merely means some portion of the software that functions to allow the SR batter to interact with an 80A charger

That said, anything around HIS seems a sh*tshow, so who knows

 

[Stlww18]

I say all the below from a point of confusion, not authority:

I think this is only talking about what it takes for a SR truck to use the FCSP, not that a SR truck can run HIS.

my understanding is that ER is a required option to utilize HIS (which also requires use of the FCSP).

so when this says an SR truck requires activating IBP software, it merely means some portion of the software that functions to allow the SR batter to interact with an 80A charger

That said, anything around HIS seems a sh*tshow, so who knows

Correct. The SR can plug in and charge to the FCSP without any issue. It is software limited from having Intelligent backup. So, even if you bought the HIS system, had SunRun install it, backup power wouldn't work with an SR unless you pay Ford to activate it.

A transfer switch, while less "intelligent" requires no messing around with SunRun or paying Ford more money, so it's likely better option for an SR owner

 

[cvalue13]

backup power wouldn't work with an SR unless you pay Ford to activate it.

im surprised to learn that an SR is comparable with HIS at all - I thought it was ER dependent, as a hardware matter not as a trim / permissions matter

though on second thought, still, any HIS related is surprising (so far)

 

[cvalue13]

A transfer switch, while less "intelligent" requires no messing around with SunRun or paying Ford more money, so it's likely better option for an SR owner

ive reached this conclusion, as even an ER owner

Now I’m on to trying to make sure my electrician has it all understood to make even the transfer switch approach work

 

[Stlww18]

ive reached this conclusion, as even an ER owner

Now I’m on to trying to make sure my electrician has it all understood to make even the transfer switch approach work

When the first electrician I had out said "what's a bonded neutral" I knew I was going to need someone else!

 

[Artificial Intelligence]

newb question... what's HIS

I wasn't aware of the activation fee. Can't you pay them using 22k fordpass points

 

[cvalue13]

newb question... what's HIS

I wasn't aware of the activation fee. Can't you pay them using 22k fordpass points

Home Integration System

it’s the parts of the “intelligent backup” that are bolt-on house herpes other than the Pro charger

 

[Maquis]

I think I read it was $1,000 or $2,000. You're much better off having a transfer switch installed with an NEMA L-30 inlet plug, just like you'd use for a gas powered generator. Just make sure it's a transfer switch with a bonded neutral, a regular interlok kit won't work

I believe you want the transfer switch to have a “switched neutral”, not a bonded neutral.

 

[Stlww18]

I believe you want the transfer switch to have a “switched neutral”, not a bonded neutral.

you’re right, I meant to say it had to be compatible with a bonded neutral generator/truck

 

[ExCivilian]

I can't imagine what would justify this option. From my limited research it's going to cost me upwards of $10K to have all the parts installed and operative...and that's with an ER. It's similar to the enphase system that is currently being installed on my house that touts it can "grid form" in a power outage...sure, for another $15K or so my solar installer told me (along with telling me not to bother).

 

[PungoteagueDave]

Home Integration System

it’s the parts of the “intelligent backup” that are bolt-on house herpes other than the Pro charger

I went with the SunRun contractor-installed Home Integration System at our Florida place. There have been some communication issues and the subcontractor/inspection process resulted in requiring upgrade to 200 amps for the house, so new panels, but they have been okay to deal with and the final solution is elegant, fully integrated with the truck, unlike ALL of the other third-party answers, or a manual switch. My issue is that I want to be able to leave the truck plugged in and available for backup while we are away for weeks at a time, sometimes months, and have it just work. A properly installed HIS will do that. All of the others require user intervention.

 

[PiMatrix]

I think I read it was $1,000 or $2,000. You're much better off having a transfer switch installed with an NEMA L-30 inlet plug, just like you'd use for a gas powered generator. Just make sure it's a transfer switch with a bonded neutral, a regular interlok kit won't work

I think you meant to say a switched neutral, not bonded.

 

[PiMatrix]

I went with the SunRun contractor-installed Home Integration System at our Florida place. There have been some communication issues and the subcontractor/inspection process resulted in requiring upgrade to 200 amps for the house, so new panels, but they have been okay to deal with and the final solution is elegant, fully integrated with the truck, unlike ALL of the other third-party answers, or a manual switch. My issue is that I want to be able to leave the truck plugged in and available for backup while we are away for weeks at a time, sometimes months, and have it just work. A properly installed HIS will do that. All of the others require user intervention.

Wow, you are the only one I've heard of with a complete HIS install done by Sunrun. A few weeks back there were only two in whole northeast completed. When I heard sunrun was going to have a local contractor do who had never done before I opted out. Could you post some pictures on this thread as many of us would be interested on how it all turned out.

https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...-system-self-install.11022/page-6#post-249596

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