A GMC Sierra EV owner discovered his vehicle was consuming 2 kilowatts of power throughout the night, despite reaching the set 80% charge limit, resulting in a waste of $1.75 until the Emporia charger was reset.
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 owner's experience highlights the complex relationship between electric vehicles and the electrical grid, revealing that these vehicles maintain a constant connection, even when seemingly at rest.
Author's summary: Electric vehicles can consume power unexpectedly.