Ford Announces Containerized LFP Battery Storage Systems Planned for Late 2027
Ford has officially introduced Ford Energy, a new business unit that will supply U.S.-assembled LFP prismatic battery energy storage systems in 2-hour and 4-hour configurations. The systems, rated at 5.45 MWh, are scheduled to become available beginning in late 2027. The move follows Tesla's earlier entry into the energy storage sector.
automotiveworld.com-assembled LFP prismatic battery energy storage systems for a variety of uses. Units are planned for availability beginning in late 2027. 45 MWh.
Each system uses cells with a capacity of 512 Ah and dimensions of 73 × 275 × 210 mm. Voltage range spans 1040-1500 VDC. The battery energy storage systems are housed in a 20 ft standard container. 5 tons.
5 kW. Noise levels remain below 75 dBA. The systems employ liquid cooling and carry a corrosion protection level of C5. They hold an ingress protection rating of IP55.
Operating temperature range extends from -35°C to +55°C. They support operating altitudes up to 4000m with no derating. The introduction follows Tesla's previous launch of its own energy storage business.
@SawyerMerritt reported the details of Ford's specifications on Monday. Ford's entry comes as battery storage demand grows for grid and commercial applications. The company is positioning its systems as domestically assembled solutions using LFP chemistry.
All listed technical parameters derive from Ford's official specifications for the new product line. 45 MWh rated energy applies across the announced configurations.
