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 the GMC Sierra EV's Nocturnal Power Consumption

A GMC Sierra EV owner discovered his vehicle was pulling 2 kilowatts of power all night after reaching 80% charge, wasting $1.75 until he reset his Emporia charger.

Despite setting an 80% charge limit, the owner found his battery had charged to 88%, revealing 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 consume power unexpectedly.

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Torque News Torque News — 2025-10-17

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