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 waste of $1.75.
The owner, Mike Roland, found that despite setting an 80% charge limit, his battery had charged to 88%.
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 vehicle's constant connection to the electrical grid raises questions about energy consumption and waste.
- The owner's experience highlights one of the complex aspects of electric vehicle ownership.
Author's summary: Electric vehicles can consume power at night.