Tesla's congestion fee bills $1 a minute to charge your car past 90 percent

Electric vehicle company Tesla is implementing a new congestion fee system for its supercharging stations in an effort to alleviate traffic and improve accessibility for users. Unlike idle fees, which charge drivers for leaving their fully charged cars plugged in, congestion fees will only apply when charging stations are busy and a vehicle’s battery is over 90 percent charged. The fee will be $1 per minute in the US, although Tesla has not provided details for pricing or rollout plans outside of the country. The aim is to reduce the duration of charging sessions during peak times to accommodate more users. The availability of charging stations is seen as crucial for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.