Uncovering the Mystery of the GMC Sierra EV's Nocturnal Power Consumption
A GMC Sierra EV owner discovered his vehicle was consuming 2 kilowatts of power throughout the night, despite reaching the 80% charge limit, resulting in a $1.75 waste of energy.
The owner, Mike Roland, found that his truck's battery had charged to 88% despite the set limit, revealing a complex electrical issue.
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 connection to the electrical grid, even when the vehicle is not in use.
- The vehicle was set to charge to 80%, but the battery reached 88%.
- The owner wasted $1.75 due to the unnecessary power consumption.
- The issue was resolved after resetting the Emporia charger.
Author's summary: Electric vehicles can consume power unexpectedly, even when fully charged.