Tesla is Paying $1.5 Million to Model S Owners For Reducing Charging Capacity of Vehicle by software Update

Tesla agreed to pay 1,743 Model S sedan owners $ 1.5 million to resolve claims that a live software update on their Model S electric sedans in May 2019 intentionally lowered the charge rate, maximum capacity and capacity. battery duration. Tesla is investing $ 1.5 million in a fund that would pay owners for the reduced vehicle performance they suffered after Tesla released a wireless software update that reduced battery power. The fees would cover the plaintiffs 'attorneys' fees and costs, which amount to about $ 625 for Tesla owners affected by the software update. Legal fees are approximately 25% of the settlement funds.