Lol, sorry for contributing to the OT. I get your point.
I haven’t read up on it since this thread started. How prevalent is this? Im surprised by the parasitic load, but are those of you in the know surprised? Does the self-drain of the batteries slow as SOC lowers?
Regardless, I wouldn’t say even this amount of draw is prohibitive if you drive your car daily, which I for one would. With a 15-20 min drive I’m an ideal candidate for a small, low-range EV, like an older Leaf. Trust me I’ve thought about it. I‘m simply not ready to take the plunge, and I think there are a lot of people on the fence with me. I don’t mean the “gas fo’ life!!!” folks, but those who are waiting for the tech to mature just a liiiittle bit more, which means lower costs (without subsidies, even though I’m for them), safer batteries and predictable supply chains over the next 20 years.