Tesla
What happened?
Shenkman v. Tesla alleges Tesla imposed Supercharger "idle fees" on California owners whose cars were purchased before the fees existed — buyers of Supercharger-enabled Teslas sold before December 16, 2016 never agreed to them. The settlement pays cash to affected owners.
Shenkman v. Tesla alleges Tesla imposed Supercharger "idle fees" on California owners whose cars were purchased before the fees existed — buyers of Supercharger-enabled Teslas sold before December 16, 2016 never agreed to them. The settlement pays cash to affected owners.
How much is Tesla paying and what can I get?
Cash payments tied to the idle fees charged, roughly $10 to $350+
Am I eligible to file a claim?
You may be included if you purchased a Supercharger-enabled Tesla in California before December 16, 2016 and were a California citizen as of June 21, 2021.
Key facts
Last reviewed Aug 30, 2026. Every detail on this page is checked against official settlement administrator and court sources before publication. Where those sources disagree with information shown elsewhere, the official settlement notice controls.
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