I Discovered My GMC Sierra EV Was Pulling 2 Kilowatts Of Power All Night After Reaching 80% Charge, Wasting $1.75 Until I Reset My Emporia Charger

Uncovering the Mystery of Nocturnal Energy Consumption

A GMC Sierra EV owner discovered his vehicle was consuming 2 kilowatts of power throughout the night after reaching 80% charge, 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 80% limit, leading to an intriguing investigation into the 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.

Author's summary: Electric vehicles can consume power at night.

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Torque News Torque News — 2025-10-17

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