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.
The owner, Mike Roland, found that his truck's battery had charged to 88% despite the 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.
The incident 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 setup of the mystery is described as: "So, I know that there have been discussions on power draw after the vehicle charges to its set charge point."
Autor's summary: Electric vehicle's nocturnal energy habits revealed.