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, despite reaching the set 80% charge limit, resulting in a $1.75 waste of energy.

The owner, Mike Roland, found that his truck's battery had charged to 88% despite the limit, leading to an investigation into the 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.

Author's summary: GMC Sierra EV owner solves energy mystery.

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Torque News Torque News — 2025-10-17

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