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Tesla settles lawsuit over Supercharger idle fees for early owners
Tesla has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit concerning idle fees on its Supercharger network, affecting owners who purchased vehicles before December 16, 2016, in California. The 2021 lawsuit claimed Tesla broke its original lifetime free Supercharging promise by imposing these fees and, in some cases, suspending Supercharger access for unpaid fees. The settlement waives unpaid fees, restores disabled access, and provides refunds or monetary compensation depending on the situation. Claims can be filed until September 25, 2026.
- Lawsuit affects California owners with Teslas bought before 2016
- Refunds and compensation up to US$350 for lost Supercharger access
🔎 Why it matters: The settlement resolves a dispute over the introduction of idle fees on Superchargers for vehicles purchased before December 2016.
📈 Upside: Supercharger access will be restored and unpaid fees waived for eligible owners.
📉 Risk: Not applicable.
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