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Tesla Supercharger Idle Fee Class Action Settlement (California)
Court case: Shenkman v. Tesla, Inc., Case No. RG21102833
Tesla has agreed to a proposed class action settlement (subject to court approval) over Supercharger idle fees and Supercharger disabling for certain California owners who bought Supercharger-enabled Teslas before December 16, 2016. Eligible class members may claim a refund of idle fees paid, a $50 or $350 payment if Supercharging was disabled, or $10 if they no longer own the vehicle.
Persons who received a Tesla vehicle in California before December 16, 2016, continued to own the vehicle after December 16, 2016, were citizens of California as of June 21, 2021, and fall within one of three Liability Subclasses: vehicles described in Tesla's Motor Vehicle Purchase Agreement as 'Supercharger Enabled', 'Supercharger Hardware', or 'Supercharger Hardware & Access' purchased before December 16, 2016. Payout: Refund of all Supercharger 'Idle Fees' paid (amount determined from Tesla's records); a $50.00 cash payment if Supercharging was disabled for less than 30 days or a $350.00 cash payment if disabled for 30 or more days; a $10.00 payment for class members who no longer own an eligible vehicle. Non-cash benefits: no Supercharger disabling and waiver of unpaid Idle Fees. No proof of purchase is required to file. Claim deadline: September 25, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on September 6, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You may be eligible if you got a Tesla in California before December 16, 2016 that was sold as 'Supercharger Enabled', 'Supercharger Hardware', or 'Supercharger Hardware & Access', still owned it after that date, and were a California citizen as of June 21, 2021.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
Persons who received a Tesla vehicle in California before December 16, 2016, continued to own the vehicle after December 16, 2016, were citizens of California as of June 21, 2021, and fall within one of three Liability Subclasses: vehicles described in Tesla's Motor Vehicle Purchase Agreement as 'Supercharger Enabled', 'Supercharger Hardware', or 'Supercharger Hardware & Access' purchased before December 16, 2016.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
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Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as No.
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- Class membership depends on California citizenship as of the date named in the notice.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
File directly with Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958 via the official claim form before September 25, 2026.
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1Check whether Tesla's records identify you as entitled to benefits.
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2Submit the claim form before the deadline.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
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- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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Common questions
Is the Tesla Supercharger Idle Fee Class Action Settlement (California) settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Tesla Supercharger Idle Fee Class Action Settlement (California) settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958. File only through the official settlement website (www.teslaidlefeeclassaction.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on September 6, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Persons who received a Tesla vehicle in California before December 16, 2016, continued to own the vehicle after December 16, 2016, were citizens of California as of June 21, 2021, and fall within one of three Liability Subclasses: vehicles described in Tesla's Motor Vehicle Purchase Agreement as 'Supercharger Enabled', 'Supercharger Hardware', or 'Supercharger Hardware & Access' purchased before December 16, 2016.
How much can I get from the Tesla Supercharger Idle Fee Class Action Settlement (California) settlement?
Refund of all Supercharger 'Idle Fees' paid (amount determined from Tesla's records); a $50.00 cash payment if Supercharging was disabled for less than 30 days or a $350.00 cash payment if disabled for 30 or more days; a $10.00 payment for class members who no longer own an eligible vehicle. Non-cash benefits: no Supercharger disabling and waiver of unpaid Idle Fees. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is September 25, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: No. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Payment pending. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Tesla Supercharger Idle Fee Class Action Settlement (California) pay out?
Current payment status: Payment pending. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Tesla Supercharger Idle Fee Class Action Settlement (California) claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
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Disclaimer
SettleSignal summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. You open the official claim form yourself. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.