Tesla Supercharger Idle Fee Settlement
What this is about
Tesla allegedly improperly charged Idle Fees to customers who purchased vehicles with free lifetime Supercharging, and disabled or threatened to disable Supercharger access when fees went unpaid.
The background
The settlement resolves Shenkman v. Tesla, Inc., alleging Tesla charged 'Idle Fees' to certain customers with free lifetime Supercharging and disabled Supercharger access when fees were not paid. Tesla denies wrongdoing. Covered class members who still own an eligible vehicle get Supercharger access restored and unpaid Idle Fees waived; those who submit a valid claim form may receive $10 (no longer own), $50 (disabled under 30 days), or $350 (disabled 30+ consecutive days), or a refund of Idle Fees paid. Claim forms must be submitted by September 25, 2026.
Worth knowing
The settlement resolves Shenkman v. Tesla, Inc., alleging Tesla charged 'Idle Fees' to certain customers with free lifetime Supercharging and disabled Supercharger access when fees were not paid. Tesla denies wrongdoing. Covered class members who still own an eligible vehicle get Supercharger access restored and unpaid Idle Fees waived; those who submit a valid claim form may receive $10 (no longer own), $50 (disabled under 30 days), or $350 (disabled 30+ consecutive days), or a refund of Idle Fees paid. Claim forms must be submitted by September 25, 2026.
File your claim on the official site →Common questions
How much can I get from the Tesla Supercharger Idle Fee Settlement?
$10.00 (former owners) / $50.00 (disabled <30 days) / $350.00 (disabled 30+ consecutive days), plus waiver/refund of unpaid Idle Fees and restoration of Supercharger access
What happened in the Tesla Supercharger Idle Fee Settlement case?
Tesla allegedly improperly charged Idle Fees to customers who purchased vehicles with free lifetime Supercharging, and disabled or threatened to disable Supercharger access when fees went unpaid.
How do I actually file a claim?
Use the official claim link on this page — it goes directly to the real claims administrator or court-approved site. We never collect claim submissions ourselves and never charge a fee to help you file.
Where does this information come from?
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