Yes, and there's been some gnashing of teeth on the TMC forum about the fee as well.cwerdna said:Today I noticed that the 60 kwh model now has Supercharging as a $2000 option at http://www.teslamotors.com/models/options" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. Previously (including on the day of the announcement) it was included on that version and Musk, during the announcement mention a "nominal fee" for charging 60 kwh models.
I guess that's the "nominal fee".
Evidently it comes down to a $1k for software and $1k for hardware option. Those who already submitted their build orders for the 60kWh Model S will pay $1k for the software upgrade to allow Supercharging since Tesla may have already begun the building of those cars. $1k seems perfectly "nominal" for the hardware to me (remember the $700 LEAF QC upgrade). Not so sure about the $1k SW option. Seems like you're really just buying access with that fee. I'd probably spring for it since the feature stays with the car and improves the resale.