Ford surprises F-150 Lightning owners with accessory that can recharge stranded Teslas

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Ford has been vocal about the new F-150 Lightning's bi-directional charging capability that enables owners to use the electric truck's massive battery to charge other EVs. And, now, the company is apparently including a new accessory so these Good Samaritan truck owners can help out stranded Teslas.

A member of an online forum for new F-150 Lightning owners shared a photo of the new accessory, a J1772 Adapter for Tesla vehicles by an EV charging company called Lentz. The owner was surprised because the adapter was not listed among the standard accessories that would be provided with the new truck.

While most electric vehicles feature a standard J1772 charging connector, Tesla requires a proprietary connector that's found at the...

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