A GMC Sierra EV owner discovered that his vehicle was consuming 2 kilowatts of power throughout the night, despite reaching the 80% charge limit, resulting in a waste of $1.75 until the Emporia charger was reset.
The owner's investigation revealed that the battery had charged to 88% despite the set limit, sparking a deeper look into the complex electrical mystery.
Something is fascinating about discovering your truck has been secretly feeding itself in the darkness while you sleep, consuming electricity with the persistence of a digital vampire that refuses to acknowledge dawn.
This experience highlights one of the intriguing aspects of electric vehicle ownership: the constant dialogue between the vehicle and the electrical grid, even when the vehicle is not in use.
Author's summary: Electric vehicles can consume power at night.