A GMC Sierra EV owner discovered his vehicle was pulling 2 kilowatts of power all night after reaching 80% charge, wasting $1.75 until he reset his Emporia charger.
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.
Mike Roland's encounter with his GMC Sierra EV's nocturnal energy habits reveals a complex aspect of electric vehicle ownership: the realization that these machines never truly rest, maintaining a constant dialogue with the electrical grid.
Author's summary: Electric vehicles can consume power unexpectedly.