Automotive

Tesla Supercharger Idle Fee Settlement

Settlement Amount
No fixed total fund disclosed — per-claimant benefits vary by category (see payout_info)

Claim Deadline
September 25, 2026

Total Fund
No fixed total fund disclosed — per-claimant benefits vary by category (see payout_info)

Tesla has agreed to settle claims over Supercharger idle fees charged to California owners of early Supercharger-enabled vehicles. Eligible Class Members may claim full idle-fee refunds, $50 or $350 disabling payments, or a flat $10 if they no longer own the vehicle — plus non-cash relief restoring Supercharger access and waiving unpaid idle fees. Claim deadline: September 25, 2026.

Do I Qualify?

You may be eligible if:

You received a Tesla vehicle in California before December 16, 2016
You continued to own the vehicle after December 16, 2016
You were a California citizen as of June 21, 2021
Your purchase agreement described the vehicle as "Supercharger Enabled," "Supercharger Hardware," or "Supercharger Hardware & Access" before December 16, 2016
Your LoginID and case details from the notice help speed claim processing

Notice ID helpful: Your LoginID and case details from the settlement notice help speed processing when you file online or by mail.

File your claim through the official settlement website at teslaidlefeeclassaction.com before September 25, 2026.

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What Happened?

Plaintiffs alleged Tesla charged Supercharger idle fees and disabled Supercharger access for certain California owners of vehicles marketed as Supercharger-enabled before December 16, 2016.

The settlement offers cumulative cash benefits for Class Members who file: a full refund of idle fees paid through the settlement date; a $50 or $350 payment if Supercharger access was disabled for unpaid fees (under 30 days vs. 30+ consecutive days); or a flat $10 if you no longer own the eligible vehicle.

Current eligible owners also receive non-cash relief whether or not they file a cash claim: Tesla will not disable or will restore Supercharger access and waive unpaid idle fees as of the settlement date.

File by September 25, 2026 through the official portal at teslaidlefeeclassaction.com. LoginID and case details from your notice speed processing.

How to File Your Claim

File online at teslaidlefeeclassaction.com/form/claim, or download and mail the printable claim form. LoginID/case details from your notice help speed processing.
Visit the official claim form: https://www.teslaidlefeeclassaction.com/form/claim

How Much Will I Actually Get?

Multiple benefit types, cumulative — a Class Member may qualify for more than one: (1) Idle Fee Refund — full refund of all Supercharger idle fees paid through the settlement date; (2) Disabling Payment — $50 if Supercharger access was disabled under 30 days due to unpaid fees, or $350 if disabled 30+ consecutive days; (3) if you no longer own the eligible vehicle, a flat $10 payment instead of the above. All current eligible owners also get non-cash relief: Tesla will not disable/will restore Supercharger access and waive any unpaid idle fees as of the settlement date, regardless of claim filing.

Last reviewed: July 26, 2026 | Information verified from court records and official settlement documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for the Tesla Supercharger idle fee settlement?

You may qualify if you (1) received a Tesla vehicle in California before December 16, 2016, (2) continued to own the vehicle after that date, (3) were a California citizen as of June 21, 2021, and (4) purchased a vehicle Tesla's purchase agreement described as "Supercharger Enabled," "Supercharger Hardware," or "Supercharger Hardware & Access" before December 16, 2016.

What are the different payment amounts and how do I know which applies to me?

Benefits are cumulative — you may qualify for more than one. (1) Idle Fee Refund: a full refund of all Supercharger idle fees you paid through the settlement date. (2) Disabling Payment: $50 if Supercharger access was disabled under 30 days due to unpaid fees, or $350 if disabled 30 or more consecutive days. (3) If you no longer own the eligible vehicle, a flat $10 payment instead of the above. Current eligible owners also receive non-cash relief: Tesla will not disable or will restore Supercharger access and waive unpaid idle fees as of the settlement date, whether or not you file a claim.

How do I file a Tesla Supercharger idle fee claim?

File online at teslaidlefeeclassaction.com/form/claim, or download and mail the printable claim form. Your LoginID and case details from the notice help speed processing.

What is the Tesla Supercharger idle fee claim deadline and what if I do nothing?

Claims must be submitted by September 25, 2026. If you do nothing, you keep the non-cash relief (Tesla will not disable or will restore Supercharger access and waive unpaid idle fees as of the settlement date) but you lose the cash benefits (idle fee refunds, disabling payments, or the $10 former-owner payment).