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

GMC Sierra EV's Nocturnal Energy Habits

Mike Roland discovered his GMC Sierra EV was consuming 2 kilowatts of power all night after reaching 80% charge, wasting $1.75 until he reset his Emporia charger.

The owner found his truck's battery had charged to 88% despite the 80% limit, unraveling a complex 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 waste power after reaching the set charge point.

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Torque News Torque News — 2025-10-17

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