Ford F-150 Lightning Trucks Power US's First Residential V2G Power Plant

Sunrun and Maryland utility BGE are running the first residential vehicle-to-grid (V2G) distributed power plant in the US, powered by Ford F-150 Lightning trucks. The pilot, which started in July and runs through September, allows customers to send stored energy from their trucks' batteries to the grid during peak evening demand. Three customers are currently enrolled, and Sunrun runs the pilot, compensating drivers up to $1,000 for the season based on how much energy they share.

Sunrun Inc. (Nasdaq: RUN) and Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (Nasdaq: EXC), have activated the nation's first residential vehicle-to-grid (V2G) distributed power plant in partnership with Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F). The pilot program, which began in July and runs through September, allows customers to send stored energy from their Ford F-150 Lightning trucks' batteries to the grid during peak evening demand periods.

The program, which started as a vehicle-to-home (V2H) capability last summer, has now advanced to vehicle-to-grid (V2G) energy dispatch. Three customers are currently enrolled in the program, using a co-developed Home Integration System by Sunrun and Ford to dispatch energy from their trucks' batteries to their homes and the grid. Participants can earn up to $1,000 for the season based on the amount of energy shared, with dispatching occurring between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays Sunrun and BGE Operate Nation’s First Residential Vehicle-To-Grid Distributed Power Plant Using Ford F-150 Lightning Trucks^[1].

Sunrun CEO Mary Powell stated, "This demonstrates the critical role that vehicle batteries can play in powering the nation’s grid, accelerating American energy independence and dominance. It’s great to see our partnership with BGE and Ford move to this commercial stage" Sunrun and BGE Operate Nation’s First Residential Vehicle-To-Grid Distributed Power Plant Using Ford F-150 Lightning Trucks^[1]. The program's success is a testament to how electric vehicles can contribute to grid stability, provide backup power to homes, and create additional income opportunities for customers Sunrun and Baltimore Gas and Electric Company Operate Nation's First Residential Vehicle-To-Grid Distributed Power Plant Using Ford F-150 Lightning Trucks^[2].

During the summer of 2025, the eastern grid reached alert-level demand due to extreme heat, highlighting the need for innovative solutions to manage peak demand. This pilot program shows how dispatching electric vehicles to the grid during high demand periods can help control costs and add reliability for all grid-connected customers Sunrun and Baltimore Gas and Electric Company bring V2G capability to domestic customers in MarylandSunrun and Baltimore Gas and Electric Company bring V2G capability to domestic customers in MarylandSunrun and Baltimore Gas and Electric Company bring V2G capability to domestic customers in Maryland^[3].

The partnership between Sunrun, BGE, and Ford is a significant milestone in the advancement of distributed power plants in the US. It demonstrates that when technology and policies align, large vehicle batteries can stabilize the grid, provide backup power, and lower energy costs for everyone Sunrun and Baltimore Gas and Electric Company Operate Nation's First Residential Vehicle-To-Grid Distributed Power Plant Using Ford F-150 Lightning Trucks^[2].