Uncovering the Mystery of the GMC Sierra EV's Nocturnal Energy Consumption
A GMC Sierra EV owner discovered that his vehicle was consuming 2 kilowatts of power throughout the night, even after reaching the set 80% charge limit, resulting in a waste of $1.75 in energy costs.
The owner, Mike Roland, found that his truck's battery had charged to 88% despite the 80% limit, leading to an investigation into the 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.
The incident 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.
- The vehicle was set to charge to 80%, but the battery reached 88%.
- The owner's Emporia charger was drawing 2 kilowatts of power throughout the night.
- The issue was resolved after the owner reset the charger.
Author's summary: An owner's GMC Sierra EV was wasting energy at night due to a charging issue.